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Here's a helpful link to the statutes: http://law.justia.com/texas/codes/oc/007.00.001101.00.html

Texas does require anyone conducting real estate transactions in this state to be licensed. (See TX Occupations Code, Chapter 1101) This includes property managers, brokers, leasing agents, etc...so long as they are independent contractors and NOT employees of the property owner (meaning they...

In Texas, can a tenant sue their landlord and/or property mgm't company in small claims court for practicing real estate without a license? I know there are criminal penalties for this in TX -- but what are the civil remedies available to tenants?

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This is regarding current litigation inthe courts so I'd rather not let the other party involved in the litigation have access to my plans in this case. Thanks!

Hi Jacksgal - I tried to send a reply to your PM but the system wouldn't let me since my post count is still under 10 posts.

Know the feeling, Teresa. We are pretty much in the same situation with mold in our rented home and are also dealing with a deadbeat landlord who won't fix it or repair the moisture/leak issues that are the cause of the mold. Until states pass stronger laws about this to protect tenants, we...

Just wondering how to delete a thread I started? My question has now been answered and for privacy reasons, I don't really want to leave it online. thanks!!

Army Judge, I appreciate your help with this. Your many years of experience shine through.:) I think it's worth a try to get a protective order because I'm honestly worried that this landlord is so angry about the lawsuit and the numerous charges she's facing that she just might drive by and...

Army Judge - my apologies if I misinterpreted your statement that retaliatory evictions are not allowed in Texas. I thought you were saying that landlords *could* evict tenants for requesting repairs which materially affect health and safety. I do have a question regarding the protective...

I should also add that the landlord illegally obtained my credit report. No credit check was run on me as an occupant at the time of application (only the tenant). I never gave my social security number to the landlord, nor did I give my written permission for my credit report to be obtained. I...

Gail, if the landlord is within their legal rights to contact me regarding lease issues, that is fine. My problem is with the harassment, which is a separate matter. I'm okay with being kept in the loop on matters involving the lease, legal proceedings and/or eviction - but this landlord...

Army Judge, I'm sorry to say you are mistaken. Retaliatory evictions are illegal in TX. Subchapter H of Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code (§92.331 – §92.335) prohibits a landlord from retaliating against a tenant by filing an eviction proceeding, depriving the tenant of the use of the...

Hello -- I am listed as an occupant on the lease, not as the tenant. Our landlord recently initiated retaliatory eviction proceedings against the tenant (because he requested repairs) and unfortunately the dispute is getting quite nasty between them. The tenant is now taking the landlord...