If I am seeking no more than $10,000 even though I have a right to $26,000 can I file in small claims court?

Generally, you cannot sue in small claims court if you are entitled to more than $10,000 for your claims, even if you are seeking a lesser amount. ...

Can we sue previous homeowners for not listing this sewer problem on disclosure?

It sounds as though you may have claims against the sellers for fraud and violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. You should...

Texas Verbal Comm Lease Agreement, entered into 25 yrs ago, Widow property management given 30 day or 5 yr lease & 50% inc rent

You may want to consult with an attorney to negotiate with the property management company and determine specifically what your rights and legal...

LL gave offers as rent increases that I ignored, now they are retaliating, what can I ask for in court as filed eviction

You probably need to be able to prove you paid (or at least tried to pay) the January, February, and March rent on time. You may have a problem if...

When an retaliation eviction is spurred over an illegal disputed rent increase. What are my defenses

Generally, the landlord has to give you proper notice of any rent increases, and cannot increase the rent during the lease term. You may have a...

What do I ask for in retaliation eviction hearing

Generally, you need to file a separate lawsuit in order to recover statutory damages for retaliation. Within the eviction case, retaliation is a...

What happens when one leases a property to someone who does not occupy same and sells it to another?

If the lessee does not occupy the property, the new owner may be able to claim that they have abandoned the property, especially if they are not...

Can i terminate my lease when i had rats and lots of roaches and i constantly told them about this problem?

Generally, if a tenant notifies a landlord about a health or safety issue by certified mail, return receipt requested, the landlord has seven days...

Generally, a Texas landlord can raise the rent as much as he wants at the end of a lease term, as long as the landlord's reason for raising the...

Termination of lease, can I change the locks of my house?

Generally, you do not have the right to change the locks unless the tenant is behind on rent. If the tenant doesn't owe you any rent, it doesn't...