Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

I'm on a month-to-month lease and have leased a condo from an individual for close to three years. I provided 45 day written notice of my intention to move and my landlord freaked out on me and now will not speak to me at all. He sent me a few text after I delivered the letter will no longer respond to a text or phone call. He said my letter was not adequate yet when I asked him what he required, he would not respond. He did inform me he was sending a certified letter proclaiming his intention to take possession of the property and also advised I would have to speak to his attorney only and that I would be required to pay $275 to do so. I received notice of a certified letter which I have no plans to pick up. I have revised my letter and will send it certified to him tomorrow. What more can I do to cover myself and my credit? I thought I was being a good tenant by providing more than thirty days written notice. We've known each other for years.


Asked on 7/20/10, 7:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

The first thing you should do is start a file. It will include the lease itself, and all correspondence between you and the landlord. Keep it in a safe place.

When you move out, take lots of pictures of the condo - especially after all the furniture is removed.

Give your landlord your new address so that he can refund your deposit.

And then watch your credit report. If your landlord puts in a "bad word," you have the right to insist that the credit bureau make a note of YOUR side of the story.

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Answered on 7/21/10, 6:19 am


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