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I just signed a 1 year lease for an apartment in Texas. It was not as represented. Can I get my deposit and rent back?
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Answered on May 12, 2014
Generally, you and the landlord are bound by the lease upon signing. It is possible you may have the right to void the lease if you were...
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How can I get a eviction off my background
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Answered on May 12, 2014
If you pay the judgment, you should be able to get a release of judgment from the landlord that you can file with the eviction court and send a...
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Do I need an attorney for eviction process? This is my first time experience.
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Answered on May 12, 2014
Generally, if they don't move out by the deadline in your notice to vacate, you have the right to file an eviction case with the justice of the...
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Dad's live-in girlfriend told police he robbed her.
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Answered on May 12, 2014
The prosecutor is going to have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that your father committed a crime. Generally, your father should have the...
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I sighed a fifteen mo. lease. Due to remodeling, the gym,billiard room,etc. are not available. Can I break my lease?
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Answered on May 09, 2014
Generally, you probably do not have grounds to break your lease. If you were promised use of the facilities during this month, you may want to see...
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Can I withhold security deposit payments until repairs promised before leasing are completed?
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Answered on May 09, 2014
Generally you are expected to make required payments under the lease contract regardless of whether the landlord is in violation of the lease. The...
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What to do if apartment management gave a key to my to a guest not on lease( is this legal?) and can I throw her things?
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Answered on May 09, 2014
Your daughter may have a claim against the management if she was harmed in some way by them giving out her key to someone who was not on the lease....
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How long do I need to keep guest things after she moves out and can I put outside on patio?
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Answered on May 09, 2014
Generally, you may want to contact the guest in every way you can (phone, email, certified mail, return receipt requested) and let the guest know...
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I have broken apartment lease and paid reletting fee.Manager is saying i have to pay 3 months of rent split into 6 payments.
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Answered on May 09, 2014
Generally, a landlord cannot charge you rent for the same period of time that someone else is paying rent for the same unit. If you paid for March...
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Can I file eviction on an occupant other than the responsible party in a rent home that refuses to leave and won't pay.
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Answered on May 08, 2014
You may want to file against the mother and aunt "and all occupants," since the 50-year old moved in with their permission. Generally, you should...
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