So is it legal for her to charge me on the 2nd

Late fees cannot be charged until at least one full day has passed since the rent was due. The late fee also has to be in writing. Thus if rent is...

He is entitled to his deposit back

The landlord may not have lived up to the statutory requirements regarding window locks but just moving is not the proper response and subjected...

Not sure how to handle a past landlord that sent me to collections for unnecessary charges

A review of the lease is needed. Most leases in Texas provide for an automatic renewal monthly until either party gives 30 or 60 days notice of...

Do I have grounds to terminate my lease without liability?

Do everything you can to document the issue, such as video when the issue happens and consider purchasing a volume or vibration meter. Also send...

Is there a "homestead act" that allows me to automatically put the house in my name after a certain number of years?

It is not automatic but there is a process called adverse possession that fits your described situation and other alternate options if needed.

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What are my options of having her leave

Start the eviction process. You have legal title, if she wants to challenge the sale then she needs to file suit in district court to do so. If she...

If she does not move out by the end of March, what can I do?

Ultimately 5 days is cheaper than taking any action. BUT go a head and give her a notice to vacate on April 1. You need to give either a 3 day...

Can the manager from an apartment complex get ur property an lock it up with out ur Consent..or asking u anything about it.

In general no but more details are needed to properly answer.

Landlord retaliation?

Probably best to have the matter reviewed by an attorney. At this point they can file an eviction and you can bring your argument to a judge or if...

Can i legally pack his stuff, place it on the front, covered porch and change the locks?

It may be best to offer him some compensation to leave. Other wise if you take the route you describe he may be able to get back in, he can break...