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Crooked rental agency

Friend wanted cntrct w. rental agcy to manage rent. prop w. spec. stips. Co. didnt include in contract-never signed by owner. Agcy allow ten. take residence at prop. w. 1 yr lease never approv. by owner. Ppl. never approved. Never signed contract w. agcy. Tried to wk w. situation, but ten. already caused signif. damage (dead lawn, lg dog never allowed by owner destr. landscape; broke things in home, etc) no eff. to maintain it. Agcy end contract w. owner when asked to resolve situation. Refuse calls, tried to bait temper for legal benefit- didnt wk. Left w. ten. he can't remove. Paying far less rent than told agcy to ask. Losing $ now. Wanted agreement to incl. listing prop. sale while ten. in it. Told ten. he'd like to talk w. them, have agent come appraise. Ppl dont return calls. Lock gate to prevent him coming, leave dog out to keep off prop. But no troub. calling when broke something to have fixed in 24h. Owner does immed. Losing so much $, no free $ to hire atty. Contacted sev., arent interested in less than 250/hr. Surely some attys help! Any you know?


Asked on 8/06/03, 6:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Crooked rental agency

Sounds like a mess! Before I could give any advice on this matter, I would need to look at the documents. Unfortunately, I am presently overseas on vacation and will not be back in my office until 8/16. If you have not found help by then, you can fax the documents to 214-265-1209 or mail them to me at 660 Preston Forest Center #219, Dallas, TX 75230-2718, and we can then discuss the alternatives. I will be glad to give you a 30 minute free consultation over the phone.

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Answered on 8/07/03, 7:59 am


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