Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas

This is an extension of a previous question. I have an outside booth at a flea market in San Antonio. A recent storm caused major damage to my neighbors booths and merchandise and because the owner was lax in clearing the debris, 7 of us were unable to sell for over two weeks. The owner seems reluctant to even give us a break on our rent. Can we collectively bring a suit against him for both our rental monies and our loss of sales for that period? If so, can it be done in small-claims court?


Asked on 7/09/10, 12:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Yes is can be done if JP court, if the damages are less than $10,000.00. Read your lease. What are the options available? The lease is your contract which spells out what obligations the landlord has to the tenant in the event of damage, particularly as to cause and timing.

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Answered on 7/12/10, 9:41 am


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