Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas

We got behind in our business lease and the landlord locked us out. I tried to work with them to liquidate the equipment and pay them money owed. They refused. After 30 days, they have now removed most of my equipment to sell, along with some of my vendors' equipment. I know they have a lien, but isn't the equipment still legally mine at this point? What does the landlord need to do to possess and sell the equipment? I have received nothing from them in writing since the lockout. The equipment is worth 3 times what I owe them and I'm afraid they will undersell and rip me off. How can I prevent that? Any guidance or direction would be greatly appreciated.


Asked on 5/02/14, 6:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

They need to be put on notice that the venders equipment is not to be sold. You need to identify the equipment an let them know it's not yours. As for your equipment you need to have an attorney review your contract carefully. Are you sure they have not gone through the courts? The may have a judgment and may be going through a sheriffs sale. When did you get locked out? What exactly did your notice say?

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Answered on 5/03/14, 2:46 am


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