We signed a year lease, and less than seven months into it, the apartment complex forced everyone in a month to month lease.

If you agreed to change to the month to month lease, then it is legal. As for the landlord not agreeing to accept rent, that is their right. If...

Is it legal to have only 2 wks notice that my rent will increase by 240.00? I'm disabled and on a fixed income?

Whether 2 weeks notice is sufficient depends on your lease. If your lease allows for such increases, then it is legal. However, if your lease...

Can I sue a tenant that i lease a home to for remainder of lease term if they break the lease by moving out?

Yes, you can sue your tenant for breach of lease and the damages (lost rent, cost of reletting, etc.). But beware, you have a duty to mitigate by...

Do I have to file an eviction if I want my brother out of my apartment? There is no written agreement between us.

You may be in a tenancy-at-will situation with your brother as a sub-tenant. If so, then the tenancy is month-to-month. If you want your brother...

I have a tenant refusing to move, she does not have a lease what can I legally do?

You are most likely in a month-to-month tenancy. Since she has failed to pay rent or perform pursuant to you oral agreement, you can proceed to...

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Does a HOA have to give you clear rules.

There is no requirement that the HOA provide an easier set of rules for new owners. Unfortunately, the declarations and by-laws are what you...

Adult child, their spouse and infant live in my home rent free. Can I legally put their stuff outside?

The police are right, you have to evict first before moving a person's items out to the street. You have what is known as a tenancy-at-will, which...

Sorry, but I do not see any error here. A deed reserving a life estate can be called a "special warranty deed". A warranty deed is any deed that...

Do I have a case to get out of a home purchase contract?

I agree with Ms. Goldstein, get a real estate attorney to assist you. Real estate agents, including those "representing" the buyer only want one...

DOES A QUIT CLAIM DEED OVER RIDE LAND PASSED IN A WILL

A quit claim deed does not convey or transfer property in Texas. It is a release of claim only. Thus, you probably are headed for a lawsuit over...