Landlord_Tenant (Texas)

Written & Verbal Agreements
Written Agreements
Verbal Agreements

Written Agreements
A residential lease is often a written agreement that defines the rights and duties of both the landlord and the tenant. Keep in mind that a lease is a legal contract in which both parties promise to do things for one another. This contract obligates the landlord just as much as the tenant and the landlord can be taken to court if he does not abide by the lease terms. So read your lease carefully. And always ask yourself: "Which rules and regulations bind me and which rules and regulations bind my landlord.

Repairs-What To Do Step By Step Language (Texas)
You are under no duty to repair or remedy most conditions unless you cause the damage through abnormal use. Make sure that the lease does not say that you give up your rights requiring the landlord to make these repairs. Although such clauses are often considered void, it is better to modify the lease than rely on the courts to resolve a dispute.

Termination of the Verbal Or Written Lease (Texas)
By landlord or tenant. By intent or by breach.

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (Texas)

Lease Time Period and Month-to-Month Leases (Texas)
Brief facts about month to month, week to week and written leases.

Changing Terms in the Middle or End of a Lease (Texas)

FAQs On Leases (Texas)
Oral and written agreements, landlord's retaliation for requesting to make repairs, Landlord's right not to renew your lease and your right to move out based on constructive eviction.

Tenant Rights in Texas (Technical But Very Good)
Detailed information concerning leases, rent issues, security deposits, evictions, landlord liens, repairs, retaliation, security devices, utilities and more. Cites Texas statutes and case law.

Landlord/Tenant Attorney Desk Reference Manual (Texas 1995)
For information about court cases and law on almost any landlord-tenant issue!!!!

http://www.mrlandlord.com/html/frametop_frametop.html (In 50 States & DC)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and landlord laws.

Verbal Agreements
Whenever there's no written lease, you have a verbal rental agreement. In most cases, verbal and written agreements are equally valid and equally binding. This means you or the landlord can sue if the other party violates the agreement.

But there are major differences too. Many states have special laws that apply exclusively to verbal contracts. For example, in Texas, Landlords and tenants must give each other at least 30 days advance notice before ending the rental agreement.

Moving Out (Texas)

Lease Time Period and Month-to-Month Leases (Texas)
Brief facts about month to month, week to week and written leases.

Changing Terms in the Middle or End of a Lease (Texas)

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (Texas)

Landlord/Tenant Attorney Desk Reference Manual (Texas 1995)
For information about court cases and law on almost any landlord-tenant issue!!!!

http://www.mrlandlord.com/html/frametop_frametop.html (In 50 States & DC)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and landlord laws.

Roommates

Cotenancy (Texas)
Your rights and responsibilities when two people are on the lease.

Occupants and Visitors (Texas)
The landlord can limit the number of occupants who live in the house or apartment. The maximum number should depend on the number of bedrooms and the age of the occupants.

Roommates & You
Very well organized discussion of issues in selecting and living with a roommate from paying the rent, to quiet hours, to where you'll leave phone messages.

The Talk All Roommates Must Have
Learn the essential things you need to ask someone before you decide to room with them. Very Good!!!!

Reverse Lookups-Finding The Name & Address When You Only Have The Phone #
Strange # on your phone bill? Find out who it belongs to.

Choosing A Roommate
Placing ads, roommate services, living with friends, and knowing what you want are all covered in this article.

Are Roommate Matching Services Safe?
Article discussing what to look for in a roommate matching service and how to protect your privacy.

Making Rental Payments With Roommates
Tips to protect your tenant/credit record when sharing lease responsibilities with roommates.

Form Letters And Practical Advice On Dealing With Unruly Roommates

Index Of Roommate Related Articles

Where To Go For More Help

Moving Out

Termination of the Verbal Or Written Lease (Texas)
By landlord or tenant. By intent or by breach.

Security Deposits

Lease Time Period and Month-to-Month Leases (Texas)
Brief facts about month to month, week to week and written leases.

Changing Terms in the Middle or End of a Lease (Texas)

Uninhabitable Premises/Constructive Eviction (Consumer-SOS)
Learn what you can do if the landlord's conduct makes the premises unlivable.

Landlord-Tenant Statutes (In 48 States, Not HI or MI)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and landlord laws, but it's not consumer friendly. Their "landlord Laws sections may have stuff on notice to end tenancy and other stuff tenants should know.

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (Texas)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.

Landlord's Right Of Entry

Landlord's Right to Enter (Texas)

Safety-The Landlord's Duty Regarding Locks, Smoke Detectors and Other Security Devices (Texas)
Also says you have the right to have a keyless deadbolt to keep the landlord from entering your apartment without notice.

Locks and Security Devices (Texas)

Can I Stop My Landlord From Remodeling Until I'm Gone? (Consumer-SOS)

Tenant Rights in Texas (Technical But Very Good)
Detailed information concerning leases, rent issues, security deposits, evictions, landlord liens, repairs, retaliation, security devices, utilities and more. Cites Texas statutes and case law.

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (Texas)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.

FAQs On Landlord's Right To Enter, Heat & Air-Conditioning, Discrimination, Duty To Disclose Owner/Management Agency, Health Code Violations and Where To Get Legal Help

When The Landlord Can Enter Your Apartment (General)

Notice Requirements To Enter Property (Chart For All 50 States)

Where To Go For More Help

Subleasing

Subleasing (Texas)

Cotenancy (Texas)
Your rights and responsibilities when two people are on the lease.

Landlord/Tenant Attorney Desk Reference Manual (Texas 1995)
For information about court cases and law on almost any landlord-tenant issue!!!!

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (Texas)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.

Nuisances, Noise & Neighbors

FAQs On Leases (Texas)
Your right to move out based on constructive eviction.

Nuisance Abatement Can Stop Crime (Texas)
Under the Texas nuisance abatement statute, any property can be closed down by court order if it is being use as a crack house, brothel, gang headquarters, or other base of operations for criminals. The statute works by holding the property owners and managers responsible for what happens on their property.

Contacting Your Neighbors (Consumer-SOS)
Use Internet phone books and reverse lookups to find out who your neighbors are and contact them. Good to organize a neighborhood watch, or simply have them turn down the noise.

Can I Stop My Landlord From Remodeling Until I'm Gone? (Consumer-SOS)

Dog Bite Law (Texas)

Dog Bite Law In General

Landlord/Tenant Attorney Desk Reference Manual (Texas 1995)
For information about court cases and law on almost any landlord-tenant issue!!!!

FAQs On Heath Code Violations, Heat & Air-Conditioning, Discrimination, Duty To Disclose Owner/Management Agency, The Landlord's Right To Enter and Where To Get Legal Help

Uninhabitable Premises/Constructive Eviction

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (Texas)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.

Noise & Neighbors (General, mostly for homes)

Find Your City's Municipal Codes
Learn how your city code treats, garbage, nuisance and safety hazards. If you can't find your city, follow their links to other code sites that can help you.

Where To Go For More Help