If a lease says landlord may enter for any reason at any time, does that mean they can breach the peace to do it?

Generally, you have a right to exclusive possession of the premises unless your lease states differently. If you are living in an apartment...

The eviction appeal normally should resolve the question of whether rent is owed and how much. If you are no longer living in the rental property,...

Fighting for disabled veteran from eviction from operation home front

Call Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, 1-888-988-9996. They may be able to help or at least put you in touch with someone who can.

Do I have to stay if apartment is going to be closed? they have given us till Sept. 30.

Generally, the new owner is obligated to honor your lease agreement (assuming you are not in default), so you may have the right to stay (if you...

Landlord violating state law.

Call the Austin Tenant's Council (512-474-1961). They have a lawyer referral service that can put you in touch with pro bono (or contingency fee)...

If an initial walk through is not done as stated in lease is that a violation of the lease terms, also if locks are not rekeyed?

You should definitely let the manager know of any problems or repair issues as soon as possible and in writing. Keep a copy of anything you give...

Can a landlord (in TX) hold us responsible for replacing an a/c unit that was working the day we moved out?

You may want to send the landlord a letter by certified mail, return receipt requested, demanding the part of your deposits that was wrongfully...

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Should I sue my landlord for holding deposit after I moved out for three months?

Your landlord is obligated to send you an itemized list of lawful deductions from your deposit. Otherwise, it is presumed that the landlord is...

I signed a lease agreement with a friend for 12 months. I havent moved in yet. How can I get out of this lease?

If you were given information that wasn't true before you signed the lease, you may have a claim for fraud and violations of the Texas Deceptive...

Can I be charged a reletting fee after I paid the lease in full & a new tenant moved in 11 days prior to the end of the lease?

If you paid your lease in full before the end of the lease and turned in your keys before the end of the lease, there doesn't seem to be any...