Would court typically dismiss tenant justification for not paying rent if it was not explicitly covered in the rental agreement?

You will be taking a huge risk if you withhold rent. If the Judge does not agree with you, or even if he awards you anything less than what you...

My boyfriend claims his court appointed attorney can subpoena my bank records for a domestic dispute case when he assaulted me.

It is unclear from your facts how your banking records are the least bit relevant to whether he is guilty of domestic violence. His attorney can...

If I am trying to collect a debt from someone I loaned money, am I considered a debt collector?

If this is an isolated event and you are not in the business of collecting debts, it is unlikely that you will be considered a debt collector. I...

What happens when a corporation refuses to pay after a judgment against it (and the judgment has been recorded)?

Besides garnishing their bank account (which normally is the cheapest, easiest, and fastest way to forcibly collect), you can send the Sheriff to...

Can collection agencies charge interest on a collection sent to them if the account was charged off and then sent

Yes they can charge interest on the debt until it is paid in full - either the interest rate agreed to in a contract (such as a credit card...

Only a Texas licensed landlord-tenant attorney can tell you for certain but I am not aware of any state requiring a landlord to provide air...

Can a landlord change an amount agreed upon for damages that are to be deducted from a security deposit5daysaftersurrenderofkeys

Landlords are free to amend or otherwise adjust the charges they make against the tenant, even after sending out refund checks or accountings for...

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Can someone be evicted who has children under 12 years old?

Of course, why would you think otherwise? Just because someone has children does not mean they can live in the landlord's house with immunity from...

I have a rent check made out for August. The tenant later gave me cash and told me not to cash because it would bounce.

The check should have been either destroyed or returned to the tenant when the alternate form of payment was given to you. If the tenant gives you...

My landlord is using my electricity without asking. My landlord is also unplugging electronics, and using my house hold cleaners

You are awfully short on information here - how do you know this and that it is the landlord? Is this inside your dwelling and, if so, was he there...