Property damage due to act of Nature?

This can only be answered by a court of law. Was the awning properly affixed to the house? If so, there is probably no negligence.

A friend of mine wants to transfer a homestead property that her and her mom owns into a single living trust.

Yes, a single quitclaim can do the job.

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Lease Breaking for Safety

Not unless you can complain that this is habitablity problem.

My uncle quit claimed me 120 acres of farm ground. we pay him rent so he has money to live. now if he has medical problems or

If he quitclaimed the property to you and you recorded the deed, than you are the owner of the property not your uncle. they can not take the...

This is a civil matter and you can certainly sue. As far as being criminal, it is very unlikely that the local DA would be interested in...

Am I obIigated to remain in the lease?

yes....the new lender would acquire the property and the right to collect the back taxes.

If a tenant pays the rent late can the Lease be cancelled?

In order to properly terminate a valid lease and throw out your tenants, you will need to institute a court action.

I have a past tenant that was renting a property from me in texas.

Be careful. Your notice of abandonment may or may not meet the statutory requirements. Best show the documents to a seasoned real estate attorney.

A builder built a storm drain that is directed at my house and we had over 3 ft of water on our property due to the rain storm.

By all means you can file a lawsuit for diversion of the water into your property.

Not a typical foreclosure/Eviction situation and here it goes...

You should file bankruptcy before the trustee to buy the maximum amount of time.