Corporate manipulation of stock prices. In 2016, the Texas Southern District Court (5th Circuit) reviewed the case of Stephens v. Uranium Energy Corp. (S.D.Tex. July 15,…
Grindr’s liability for the crimes of its users in California
Does Grindr have liability for sexual crimes performed by its users against other users? On February 1, 2021, KGET.com reported that a 32 year old…
Expectations of Profit: SEC and ICOs
An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is the first time that a blockchain asset (like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, or Etherium) is offered for sale. The US Government…
What is stare decisis?
Stare decisis provides a reliable system of justice. Courts are not bound completely to the decisions of the past, but they do not sway from…
Eviction: Violation of the Lease
Often, I review the facts presented by an unknown third party who comes to me through my social circles with questions. Today, I address a personal issue. Like you, I am a landlord, and occasionally I need to research updates in the laws to make sure I am acting appropriately.
Evicting a Tenant after the Contract expires under COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020
It used to be simple. If a tenant’s lease agreement expired or ended by valid termination, then the tenant could be evicted. Even after the…
How do I evict a person that I rent a room to, when the person has been living with me for less than one year?
Today, we will review eviction with respect to rented rooms. Occasionally, landlords will rent a room. To keep matters simple, I will propose a hypothetical situation, and based on that hypothetical situation, I will share what the law provides.
Can a landlord evict a tenant for renovations during COVID-19?
Can a landlord evict a tenant for renovations during COVID-19? At the unlawful detainer clinic, I received a phone call from a tenant who received…
Political Yard Signs: Can I stop my tenant from posting them?
Politics. It can get the blood boiling, and it can cause fights between otherwise peaceful people. The presidential election grows closer, and you may be…
Evictions: Why you should not claim that you are moving into the property
You own a rental property, and you wish to evict the current tenant. They pay rent on time, but late. The neighbors complain frequently, but…