Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
Sue/Lien on Property
I owed homeowners maintenance fees, I have paid them, before I paid was turned over to attorney for collections, paid fees directly to maintenance company, attorney says will sue for his fee. Can he?
Asked on 5/23/08, 3:52 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
Re: Sue/Lien on Property
Probably yes. If they retained the attorney to collect before you paid, it is an obligation you owe pursuant to the condo bylaws. The answer will be in timing and in the document. I imagine the attorney would not try to collect if he wasn't entitled to the fee.
Answered on 5/24/08, 10:07 am