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   2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans. 		  
   
   Finding Out Who Owns the Property
As a tenant, you have the right to know the name and address of the owner of the premises. You also have the right to know the name and street address of any property management company that is managing your house or apartment. The landlord may satisfy the duty of disclosure by providing you with a written copy of the information, by having the information posted continuously in a conspicuous place in the apartment complex or resident manager's office, or by having the information included in your copy of the written lease agreement or house rules.
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
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   How to Select a Lawyer This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: The State Bar of Texas 		  
   
   Landlord Seizure of Property
Under Texas law, a landlord cannot seize any of your property for delinquent rent unless you have a written lease that allows such action (enforcing a landlord lien) and that section is underlined or in conspicuous bold print.
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Limited Scope Representation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney.
By: Legal Hotlines for Texans 		  
   
   Property Code: Chapter 24 (Separate Website)
Evictions
By: Texas Legislative Council 		  
   
   Property Code: Chapter 301 (Separate Website)
Texas Fair Housing Act
By: Texas Legislative Council 		  
   
   Property Code: Chapter 54 (Separate Website)
Landlord's Liens
By: Texas Legislative Council 		  
   
   Property Code: Chapter 94 (Separate Website)
Provisions Generally Applicable to Landlords Texas Statutes on Manufactures Housing
By: Texas Legislative Council 		  
   
   Subleasing
Unless the lease allows it, a tenant may not sublet (rent the house or apartment to another person) without the consent of the landlord.
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Suing for Repairs in Justice of the Peace Court
If you have followed the proper procedure to seek repairs from your landlord, and your landlord has not made those necessary repairs, then you can sue to enforce your landlord?s duty to make those repairs.
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
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   Tenant Lock-Outs
A landlord may only exercise a lock-out if your lease allows your landlord to do so. Even if your landlord locks you out, your landlord must always provide you with a key to re-enter the residence.
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
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