Can my landlord sell the house if my lease has 5 more months left?

The landlord can sell the property to another person. The landlord cannot force a non-defaulting out of a lease agreement early for such a sale...

Do I need an attorney for evicting a subtenant having verbal agreement?

You do not need an attorney to conduct an eviction. Ms. Smith is correct, the key is to provide the adequate notice to begin the eviction process....

Need to know my legal rights to my property located in Midland,TX. Property was willed to me but widow still lives on site.

The widow has homestead rights regardless of whether she was named in the will or not, or whether she has title to the property or not. This is...

How do I set up an estate for my mother who passed away and there was no will left.

Mr. Pyke is correct, you need some form of court approved probate. You might be able to do a small estate affidavit depending on the amount of the...

How much can a landlord charge on late fees

The landlord can charge any amount they want to as long as it was clearly provided for in the lease agreement. That being said, there is a...

I was on a week to week lease and gave notice to move out. landlord not allowing me entry to get my personal belongings

Go to the small claims court where the lease premises is located and ask the clerk for a writ of reentry. You will have to fill out some forms and...

WE ARE LEASING A HOME IN DALLAS TEXAS. WE HAVE LIVED IN THIS HOME FOR THREE YEARS. WE ARE ON 12 MONTH LEASE THAT ENDS MAY 31ST.

Most leases have provisions that allow a landlord to show the premises to prospective buyers or tenants. Sometimes those provisions contain notice...

Problems with appartment Managment

Yes, you should probably consider terminating your lease based on the conditions and non-remedy by the landlord. However, in order to terminate...

How do I evict a visiting brother here on visitor's visa of a deceased ex-spouse. I have "deed of trust to secure assumption"

If you have a deed of trust to secure assumption, I assume that means your ex-spouse was awarded the house pursuant to a divorce, which you deeded...

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I have a judgment against me for a failed subdivision in the amount of 1.2 Million. If I settle, can I avoid a deficiency.

Yes. The point of settling is to resolve all claims against you in exchange for a certain monetary amount. You should consider getting an...