You should have given them the key to the lock to begin with. To expect someone to wait on you to simply flip a switch is pretty disrespectful.

Do I have an enforceable lease if the terms were written in an email?

The Texas Electronic Transactions act and Equitable estoppel, among others, will find that the contract via email is valid. As Mr. Lautin stated...

What do i do if being taken to court by landlord for eviction?

My answer may seem harsh but that is the reality, if you are behind in rent then the landlord can evict you. There are steps you can take to drag...

If a tenant is on a month to month basis, when do I have to start a 30 day notice to vacate.

I fully agree with Mr. Lautin's answer but would add that if you had a written lease previously then the terms of that lease probably still control...

I want to kick my boyfriend out of my house.

These cases are always difficult. You can try as Mr. Lautin states but if he gets back in and the police wont do anything (which happens a good...

What happens if a person who was renting to own a mortgaged home in Texas "sells" the property

A full review of all documents are needed in order to tell you what you can or cannot due. But Texas heavily frowns on Rent to own agreements so it...

Served for nonpayment of rent

The court cannot require the landlord accept any amount. The landlord can refuse to let you cure the default unless the lease says you have such...

Do apartments have to give you renewal rates before your lease expires?

You are still required to give a 60 day notice or in some leases it reverts to a 30 day notice once month to month. Either way the landlord needs...

In Texas is a Itemization of Security Deposit form valid if received by the tenant after 30 days ?

There are a few steps that you are obligated to take in order to trigger the 30 days, the main steps are return of possession, providing a...

Can i get my property back

I agree with Mr. Lautin and would add that there is probably a violation of the wrongful lockout statute as well. But review of all of the facts is...