Can we demand compensation because of landlord's extreme delay and errors in repairing our apartment's HVAC?

Look at 92.052 and 92.056 of the Texas Property Code. It explains the rights of tenants when the landlord fails to repair matters (including...

Can I recover back rent from a estranged boyfriend when the agreement was verbal only?

Certain contracts/agreements need to be in writing and signed to be enforceable under the "Statute of Frauds". However, leases under 1 year can be...

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Does a state's (texas) property code take precedent over a signed (by tenant) lease by landlord?

Generally, to the extent a contract conflicts with the property code, the property code will prevail. Other considerations are if the lease is...

Well, you may have a claim against the other owner for damages. If there is an HOA, it may be considered part of the common areas and you would...

When you inherit a house that is paid for can you get an equity loan?

As long as it is your homestead, there should be no issues. Some lenders may have a seasoning requirement/ certain time that you are the owner. ...

I need to know the legal requirements for putting in a handicap parking spot and an unloading zone with a ramp next to it for Fo

You might want to review the Americans with Disabilities Act, a federal law that may be applicable to this situation.

Eviction on month-to-month lease, while deployed, with dependents still residing

Oral contracts for up to a year can still be enforceable as a rule of thumb but you are going to need to prove the lease was extended longer than...

Landlord is refusing to mail check for rent owed since house was re-rented in same month we moved out.

Regarding the security deposit, there is a presumption of bad faith against the landlord if it was not refunded within 30 days as a general rule of...

The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 extends eviction deadlines in certain cases for up to 90 days for tenants when the underlying...

Wells Fargo sent a mortgage payment for a house that does not belong to me. They do not respond my e-mails. How to handle this?

If you never closed on the property, then it makes no sense that the lender would have funded the loan. If your credit report is showing an...