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I purchased my home w/30 yr.roof, five years ago. The roof was advertised as being new. My insurance says it must be replaced.
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Answered on August 23, 2013
The roof might have been new, just poorly installed. A problem you are going to run into is that you have waited 5 years to do anything. You...
Is a last will valid in Texas, if the two witnesses only signed it with their (unreadable) signature without their typed names?
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Answered on August 23, 2013
Yes, the will is probably still valid, but the issue of self-authentication remains. Is there a notary who also signed? If not, then you would...
What happens if I do not agree to sign the easement modification that Oncor is requesting?
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Answered on August 23, 2013
First, have an attorney review the original easement and the amended easement. If the change is allowed under the original easement, then there...
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Fenced property contains a 70 yr. plus abandon public dirt road. A new owner of adjoining property has fenced half of the road.
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Answered on August 22, 2013
If you and your family have been claiming ownership to all of that road for over 25 years and have fenced it in, then you have a very good claim...
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Lease still binding after apartment manager made changes to signed lease and denies a prorated rent was charged?
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Answered on August 22, 2013
The answer depends on the terms of your lease. If you took over an existing lease, then you are subject to the terms of that lease, meaning if...
Can a landlord amend a lease agreement in the middle of a lease?
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Answered on August 22, 2013
The likely answer is no, you would have to agree to any such amendment. However, it depends on what your current lease says. It might say the...
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I ve lived in a trailer park for 5 years. The owner passed 3 yrs.ago, yet the mgr still charges rent and lot fees.
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Answered on August 22, 2013
No, you cannot adversely possess rental space if the property manager is still exerting a claim of ownership (rent and lot fees) and behalf of the...
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How can you get an eviction off your credit, after paying the total rent and late fees to the landlord if paid at court.
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Answered on August 22, 2013
Once you are in default, the landlord has the right to refuse partial and even full payments and to just proceed to eviction. You should tell the...
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Gave 30 days notice on 8/15 to move out on 9/15, apartment is charging a full month for September. Shouldn't this be prorated?
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Answered on August 22, 2013
I agree with Ms. Peeples and would only add that the statutory provision you are looking for is in Texas Property Code section 91.001(d).
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Can I still file a legal suit against my previous landlord in Texas?
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Answered on August 22, 2013
For fraud claims, you have 2 years to file your claim. So, that would seem to make your claim lost as of 3/2013. However, the law also allows you...
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