Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas
criminal charges for non-payment
Can the landlord sue me in criminal court for rent and fees not paid at time of eviction?
Asked on 10/13/06, 2:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sharon Campbell
Sharon K. Campbell
Re: criminal charges for non-payment
No. It is not a crime not to pay your debts. There is no debtor's prison in America.
Answered on 10/13/06, 4:01 pm
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