Why would a justice of the peace honor an eviction ruling even though you already moved out and were constructively already evicted?
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Why would a justice of the peace honor an eviction ruling even though you already moved out and were constructively already evicted?
Landlord refused to fix anything even after city building inspector ordered them done. Tenants ended up doing some of them at their expense, to have place to stay until they could raise money to move. Told husband that wife would have to move out for calling city. City revealed house was not listed as rental or inspected as per their ordinance. Roof leaked previous to move in, faulty sewer, etc Nothing revealed to tenants. In fact no lease until a week after move in and no water. He has been dishonest and taken advantage of hubby’s Parkinson’s causing unclear thinking to earn an income.
Asked on August 23, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states a sitting judge is required to honor an order from another judge such as an eviction order. However, if you have already moved from the unit you were renting, then the order concerning the eviction most likely has been complied with. You might want to consult with a landlord tenant attorney in person to go over the presumed written order you are writing about.
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