If you have not received your apartment security deposit back from your landlord, and it has been 30 days since you vacated the property, you can submit a written request for the money. Find the Refund Form HERE and more information on Security Deposits HERE.
When renting an apartment, it is important to know what a landlord’s lien is. The Austin Tenants’ Council provides some insight. Texas law gives a landlord a lien on a tenant’s non-exempt property for unpaid rent that is due. If a tenant is behind on rent...
Have a dispute about your apartment you need to resolve? The Austin Tenants’ Council provides a free telephone counseling service that can help you. The Telephone Counseling Line provides education and information regarding residential tenant-landlord disputes....
There are four things that apartments are evaluating on any rental application: 1) Employment and Income 2) Credit History 3) Rental History 4) Criminal Background So that I can give you a thorough explanation, I’m going to take each of these in a separate blog post....
The Texas Apartment Association offers some information on late payments of rent. The landlord has the option to follow legal means for eviction for nonpayment of rent or late payment of rent if not paid on or before the due date. Though it may be difficult for the...
Many of you might wonder when a manager can enter your residence, even if you are not home. The Texas Apartment Association outlines what constitutes entrance of management or staff if signed under a TAA lease contract. Check your lease or with your property manager...
