The court typically only issues a subpoena at the request of a party to the lawsuit or their lawyer. There could have been a continuance granted...

Will the broken lease go on my record?

The lease is the governing contract. One listed as an occupant, rather than a resident, typically is not liable for the monetary obligations under...

Do I have to pay another reletting fee?

The right to charge a reletting fee is governed by the terms of the lease. It is not a statutory right. It is a contractual right. So you need...

Can the date for mediation be moved up for a divorce?

The most successful mediations are those where the parties want to utilize the process to work out an agreement which they are responsible for...

Each new lease term provides an opportunity for there to be a new rental rate, higher or lower than the previous rent. So when your...

Okay to cite Property Code in Small Claims Court?

Beginning August 31, 2013, Texas will no longer have small claims courts. All cases before the justice of the peace which are newly filed or...

How much notice before i can be evicted

For a residential lease, the Texas Property Code provides that at least three days advance written notice to vacate is required. The statute goes...

Paid for Writ of Execution and put on hold. Debtor filed for bankruptcy. What now?

The moment the judgment debtor filed bankruptcy, she became protected by the automatic stay provided for in Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code. ...

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You can, and definitely should, contact the constable and provide all useful information you have to him or her. First, call the constable's main...

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Does a landlord have to go thru the courts legal system for eviction?

Most eviction suits can only be filed after a proper notice to vacate has first been served and a sufficient period of time has passed. If the...