What is Texas law on carpet? Does it have to be replaced after 2 years? If not how many? Mine is 4 years and smells stains too.

Is the carpet stained because of an animal you own and that lives in the apartment with you? If so, it would be your responsibility for the upkeep...

Is there a way to move without penalty by allowing them to serve me a "notice to vacate" for nonpayment?

Withholding your rent payment is almost always a bad idea. Similarly, so is moving out without giving notice. In addition, all repairs that you...

Can judge refuse me to have a lawyer?

Requesting a continuance for good cause is always at the judge's discretion to grant. It may be more difficult to have one granted in an eviction...

Should I file in OR or in TX?

If you still live in Oregon and have not yet relocated to Texas, best to file in Oregon.

What rights & remedies am I entitled to if I must vacate my apartment for repairs that are not due to my negligence?

These are all matters that are negotiable between you and the apartment complex. If you signed your intent to renew your lease prior to knowing...

Can I file for divorce while living in the same house as my husband?

Yes, you can file for divorce while living in the same house as your husband. You are not obligated to separate and iive in separate homes in...

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So is it legal for her to charge me on the 2nd

Once your original lease expired, and you became a month to month tenant, your landlord was free to change the terms of your agreement. A landlord...

Does a right of survivorship apply from a husband to his wife if a husband had daughters from a previous union?

Without verifying some of the facts you have presented, your mother-in-law was most likely the owner of the home she shared with your father upon...

He is entitled to his deposit back

If your son breached the terms of the lease, failed to pay rent, did not give adequate notice to the landlord about repairing the property, and...

What is disproportionate share of community estate?

I agree with Attorney Brochstein. Divorce in Texas begins with a 50/50 split but can be disproportionately distributed because of various...