Should I get a lawyer instead of paying $1,724 to get out of a lease that I tried to get out of 5 days after signing the lease

You may want to at least consult with a lawyer about claims you may have against the landlord under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The...

Can i send court documents to defendant's counsel even if defendant's counsel hasn't made entry of appearance

You should probably serve a summons on the defendant directly. You can send a copy of the court documents to defendant's counsel, but defendant's...

People Renting / Leasing never returned contracts sgned - no contracts and now MAJOR problems in Texas

If you never signed a written contract and did not have an oral agreement for a specific lease term, you may be able to demand possession of the...

I dont have written consent from my friend to use his office as a contact address for my business. How can I avoid litigation?

In order to resolve this situation, you may want to offer to compensate your friend for any harm he suffered as a result of your using his address....

Am I required to provide a tenant / renter copies of my mortgage statements according to Texas RE Laws?

Other than your general duty to warn tenants of a dangerous condition on the premises, any obligation you have to provide information to your...

Generally, once you sign a lease (assuming someone has signed on behalf of the landlord as well), you and the landlord are bound by the lease...

I was on my mothers lease and not working when we were evicted in 2010, I want to get my own place will this be possible

If you signed the lease, then your rental history and credit may have been affected by the eviction. If you were only listed as an occupant, you...

Is there a free lawyer for struggling college student in Austin Texas to help with eviction notice

You may be able to get help from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid or the Austin Tenant's Council. Both are free services. Good luck.

The wording of your representation agreement with your original attorney is likely to be very important in this situation. The answer to your...

Selected as the best answer

You have several tax and legal questions and should most likely consult with an attorney before proceeding. If your brother already owns half of...