Our landlord wants to deduct the cost of repainting our former residence from our deposit. Is this legal?

The landlord can deduct from the security deposit to repair items beyond normal wear and tear. If the colors were truly off, then the landlord...

Do I need an attorney to be the executor or power of attorney of my father's estate?

If you cannot afford an attorney, you are only left with being able to use an affidavit of heirship, small estate affidavit, or probate of will as...

If I am an aunt and I want to take guardanship of my niece how can I do this? She has lived with me on and off for about 4 years

You should go see a guardianship attorney to assist you in becoming the guardian of the person and estate for your niece. There are many...

Transfer of Deed

In order to get title insurance, you have to purchase a policy prior to closing. If you already bought the property and the seller is now sending...

I was short 50 dollars and a couple days late. Signed lease with unreasonable terms. wants to evict with 5 days notice.

Since your payment was late and short, the landlord has no obligation to accept it at this point, even if it is payment in full. The landlord can...

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What do i do if my landlord is in forclosure?

It depends on whether your lease survives the foreclosure. If your lease was made after the deed of trust (mortgage), then you are subject to the...

Appealing the ruling is the only way to undo the judgment from being of record. I disagree with Mr. Erikson, you only have 5 days from the date of...

What are my rights?

It appears that your sub-landlord, the original tenant, has pocketed your payments and did not pay the landlord. Thus, the tenant is in breach and...

CAN I BE EVICTED FROM MY HOUSE WITHOUT THE OWNER OF HOME GOING THROUGH THE COURTS.

No, you cannot be evicted without judicial process. If you are not violation of your lease, then the new owner has no ability to evict you. The...

I need to find out how much time i have to give a renter in Texas,to leave my rental property,due to selling the home.

In order to evict, the tenant must be in violation of the lease, either by not paying rent, staying on after the term is up, failing to do upkeep...