First, if he is leaving the country it is unlikely they would seek recovery or be able to actually recover. In general when someone leaves a...

I had a verbal agreement to rent a house money exchanged hands.

Based on the facts you give it sounds like parties had already completed the agreement and it should be binding.

Can my leasing office charge me a month of rent when I am no longer living there?

What does your lease require? The terms of the lease will control.

Can I terminate a lease under texas prop code 92.056, 92.0561 for faulty plumbing and unsafe maintence?

It is possible that things have gotten to the point where you may be able to take other actions or end the lease but before doung so you should...

Can we be evicted with an 18 month lease that renews month to month? The owner wants to sell is the reason.

Unless I am missing something it sounds to me like the lease runs from Oct 2018 - Mar 2020 (18 months). Is this correct? If it is then absent a...

How can I get my money back or have them use the money paid towards a headstone?

Someone would have to review the contract. A partial payment back in 2010... I can imagine any number of charges and fees that might eat up $400...

Is this "drop dead date" terminology used by leasing agents?

There is a strong arguement here that you are in fact a tenant and should have been handled as such. You might consider contacting an attorney...

Who's fault is it?

Drivers are required to make sure it is safe before moving thier vehicle. So if he didnt look again before moving its most likely his fault......

Should the groom pay the brides Parents for the wedding expenses if he cancels the wedding ?

I agree.... a you required to by law... it seems unlikely given your facts, but given the extra request there might be some liability. It is...

Am I allowed to house refugees in my vacant properties? Are they guests or tenants? Who pays for damage?

You can allow just about anyone you want to be a guest or tenant in any property you have the right of possession to (usually own). You would be...