Does landlord have right to deny new lease so they can remodel unit?

Unless you can show some sort of improper discrimination or retaliation, they can choose to terminate your lease for pretty much any reason.

What are my options?

There are data retrieval companies that can in all likelihood recover the files. This can cost a couple hundred dollars, but getting the service...

My tenant signed a lease stating he must provide at least thirty days written notice of a specific date to terminate the lease.

A tenant has the right to move out without notice. You will have to decide if the notice given was good enough and infer 30 days from then, take...

I doubt any attorney would take such a case as pro bono but contingency possibly. Alot may be needed to correct the matter including a muniment of...

Answering a civil suit for small claims court- Can I use the standard form? Do I put in any details as to my side of the story?

Yes answer the suit and file a counterclaim, there will be a counter claim fee probably $46.

If it was in the contract when you signed then you should have chosen to rent someplace else if you disagreed. If it was not in the contract and...

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What can I do about my horrible apartment complex?.!

Possible Deceptive Trade Practices Act violation and a safety issue for the door. Other possible health and safety issues. Call Code Compliance for...

Divorce I own home ex wife still lives has not taking over

It depends on what your divorce decree says. That should be a quick review with an attorney at no cost to properly answer your question, if you had...

Should I pay for the repairs or wait to be brought to court to settle for a smaller payment?

The other answers are right on target. You should seek direct information from an attorney to assess the damages and your ability to pay.

Property Tax Question

I agree fully with the other answers, go to: https://mclennantx.countygovernmentrecords.com/MclennanClerk/eagleweb/docSearch.jsp find the deed...