Got an apartment for a friend and halfway through the lease she left. Can I sue her?

You can always sue in small claims court if your claim is less than $10,000, but your chances of prevailing or being able to collect a judgment in...

What are my legal rights with a verbal rental aggreement?

If you were paying some kind of rent monthly without a fixed lease term, more than likely he should give you at least 30 days' notice.

If you owed the rent because you moved out in the middle of the lease and if you knew the landlord had a duplicate check and you failed to put a...

My daughters ex roomate says she is going to sue her for back rent should we be worried?

Generally you daughter's rights are going to depend on the wording of the lease agreement and any agreements between your daughter and her...

In Texas, does JP court have jurisdiction in Eviction suits over $10000.00

A landlord should be able to file any eviction in JP court in order to recover possession of the property, but they will not be able to join an...

Does a landlord need to prove actual receipts of deductions?

The management company should have sent you an itemized list of deductions within 30 days from when you moved out and provided a forwarding...

Is this Dishonesty and Bad Faith in a Landlord...?

You should not be charged for normal wear and tear or for damage that you did not cause and promptly reported to the landlord. If the landlord...

If I unilaterally terminate my new lease at the fault of the landlord can I still get my security deposit & prorated rent return

Make sure you have complied with all of the requirements of the Texas Property Code when requesting security devices, because two notices may be...

Can a property office claim the right to evict a tenant using a drop box system even while admitting no record system?

If the office has not received your lawn care payments, they may ask that you provide them with some evidence that you made the payments. In order...

I work for my landlord and he keeps my pay for rent. He is stating I owe late fees and rent for July, but he has kept my pay.

It is illegal for a landlord to turn off your water for nonpayment. A landlord can only turn off a tenant's water for repairs or in an emergency...