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Can a Texas commercial landlord lock out a business tenant for late fees?
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Can a landlord change locks of commercial business owner without notice in Texas?
can a landlord change the locks on a commercial building without notice
What has the author James C Hauser written?
James C. Hauser has written: 'Florida residential landlord--tenant manual' -- subject(s): Landlord and tenant 'Texas residential landlord-tenant law' -- subject(s): Landlord and tenant
Can an apartment landlord in Texas charge fees not in lease such as paper billing and HOA fees?
It is unseemly that a landlord can charge a tenant for other than the items listed in the lease. You can pay them and take your landlord to landlord-tenant court for reimbursement, or you can approach a landlord-tenant advocacy to find the answer that you want.
Does a lease agreement have to be notarized in Texas?
No, just signed by the Landlord and Tenant.
In Texas can a landlord decide to move back in their rental house?
As long as the notice is sufficient, and there is no unexpired lease, the landlord can ask a tenant to leave for no reason at all.
Can your landlord enter your apartment when you are not home in Texas?
no notice is needed if there is an emergency for maintenance need. THE landlord may enter for any maintenance without tenant's approval after 24 hour notice.
Can a landlord turn off the water of a mobile home tenant in Texas for non payment of rent who is handicapped?
Well if a landlord can't turn off the water he must also be handicapped. There are no winners in this situation! Answer#2: I'm no lawyer and I know California law better than Texas law but here's my thinking. There is a broad principle in landlord-tenant law that says the landlord cannot take eviction steps (like this) without approval from the courts. So the tenant could probably go to court and force the landlord to go through all the pain of the eviction process. Or they could pay the rent or leave. The first answerer was right, there can be no winner at this point. No tenant has the right to stay when they cannot pay and the landlord must follow the law.
Can a person not on the lease state Texas not pay first month rent and moved in be asked to leave?
I'm no lawyer but... The landlord has a right to know and list all residents on the lease. If the tenant said they would live there alone, they cannot then bring another (non-tenant) to live there without the landlord's agreement. Having people over as a guest is fine and that is "peaceful enjoyment" of your home. Having them spend considerable time there, including overnight, is different. The landlord may claim a violation of the lease and ask the TENANT to leave unless they eject the non-tenant. The landlord can't really go up to the non-tenant and say this because their relationship is with the tenant.
How do I file a civil suit in Houston Texas against a previous landlord?
You could visit your local landlord/tenant agency to see if you have any legitimate claim and then visit your local housing division of trial court to file your complaint.
Can a commercial landlord evict tenatn by changing locks?
Someone else's answer, which is WRONG: A landlord can not lock out a tenant...ever. The only person that can would be the sheriff. You will be notified by way of a notice posted on your door from the sheriff's department notifying you of the exact date and time your locks will be changed. The sheriff will most likely be escorted by the manager or a maintenance member. Once the eviction process begins, your best bet is to return possession of the apartment as soon as possible. The longer you stay, the more you will owe in rent, legal fees etc. In addition, if you intend to ride out the entire eviction, it is guaranteed to be on your credit for 7 years, and it will be extremely difficult to rent anywhere (or purchase a house) until it has been removed. Actually on a commercial lease a landlord has the right to lock you if this is stipulated in the lease. Best to read your lease on consult a lawyer before taking this action with a Commercial lease. My answer: According to Chapter 93, Section 2 of the Texas Property Code, a landlord CAN lock out (change the door locks) of a COMMERCIAL tenant who is delinquent in paying at least part of the rent, and without any judicial process. The landlord or agent must place a written notice on the tenant's front door stating the name and the address or telephone number of the individual or company from which the new key may be obtained. The new key is required to be provided only during the tenant's regular business hours and *only* if the tenant pays the delinquent rent. I suspect other states have similar laws for COMMERCIAL properties. It might be worth checking out your state's property code for COMMERCIAL property (very different from residential). FYI, Article 2A of the UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) that applies in all 50 states applies to the lease of goods, not real estate.
If your landlord sells your duplex do you have the option to move out in Texas?
I'm not familiar with Texas in particular but, generally, no. If a landlord sells his rental properties (his business), usually all existing contracts and obligations remain in force with the new owner and your lease is still valid and legally enforceable.
Do you need a writ of repossession in Lubbock county state of Texas?
If you are a landlord and the tenant has not left the premises yet, then you would need a writ. If, however, the tenant has abandoned the property, I would document this via dated photograph and go ahead and change the locks.
