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Legal counsel is crucial when the recipient of a cease and desist letter disputes the claims or threatens counteraction, as it ensures a thorough understanding of the legal implications and provides a strategic response. An attorney can assess the validity of the claims, identify potential defenses, and evaluate the risks of escalation, such as a lawsuit or further legal action. They can also craft a measured reply to address disputes, avoid admissions of liability, and negotiate resolutions, protecting the recipient’s rights and minimizing potential financial or reputational harm. Without professional guidance, responses could inadvertently worsen the situation or expose the recipient to additional legal risks. Should you face such a situation, please contact the litigation attorneys at Sprigg-Novak Law for a consultation by calling 214-216-1667, or visit our website below. https://smpl.is/9wyrt

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Rent increases for residential tenants are generally specified in the lease. Most likely, rent increases occur at the end of the lease period with a specified amount of notice.  For example, on a 12-month lease, the notice is generally 30-60 days on the increase amount, which will be effective on the first day of the next 12-month period.   Month-to-month leases can have increases every period with proper notice, and that, of course, is a good reason to have a longer length lease.  If a lease states that a notice period must be given before a rental increase, and the landlord increases the rent outside of that period, and assuming the tenant is not delinquent in paying their rent, the landlord could be in default of the lease.   Before accusing the landlord of that, make sure that the tenant has also complied with the terms of the lease.  While litigation for breach of contract (lease) is possible, most situations should first be worked out person to person.  Litigation is expensive, but may be the only avenue if a landlord make large and unscheduled lease increases contrary to the terms of the lease.   For lease issues, contact the Sprigg-Novak Law Firm at 214-216-1667, or visit our website below for a consultation. https://smpl.is/9tgyz

Let’s talk about the main guest at any Thanksgiving Feast: The Turkey! When originally eaten the Pilgrims were hunting wild turkeys. Wild turkeys are not the large butterball (more later) that we think of at plate. No. These are bad-assed birds that have a temper and believe it or not Turkeys can clock 18 miles per hour on foot and up to 50 miles per hour in flight. According to one post in Massachusetts, the worst thing you can do to provoke a turkey attack in the wild is to look the bird in the eye. Compare this to our friend, Mr. Butterball. He is bred to have such a large breast that he cannot perform his husbandly duties without crushing the Mrs. His chest is in the way. He can’t fly after a certain size, but retains better eyesight than most humans. 620 million turkeys give their lives over to the dinner table worldwide each year. The Thanksgiving Holiday is very special in the United States. We were one of the first nations to nationally declare a day of giving thanks to our Lord and Creator. That was the intended purpose before the food fest, potables and football episodes that are now the seeming focus of the holiday. Regardless, it is a time of being with friends and family and at least contemplating how this year was different than last. And for that. Give thanks. Happy Thanksgiving from Sprigg-Novak Law.

Having a tenant who does not pay rent is a landlord's nightmare. Yet the law demands that the landlord cannot "Cowboy" their way to a solution. Thoughts of calling all hours of the night, shutting off utilities, and even locking out the tenant come with substantial legal and financial penalties. Do not take matters into your own hands. Consult with the Sprigg-Novak Law firm who can assist you and provide proven and legal methods to deal with non-paying tenants. Call today at 214-216-1667.

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Texas courts have the authority to enforce judgments against businesses by compelling the production of financial records, including bank statements, to assess the debtor’s assets and ability to satisfy the judgment. Once a judgment is rendered, a creditor can request that the court issue an order for discovery, which allows access to the business's financial records to locate assets that can be used to fulfill the judgment. This discovery process may involve subpoenas directed at the business’s bank, financial institutions, or other entities holding relevant financial information. Through these subpoenas, the creditor can obtain records detailing account balances, transactions, and other assets, which may then be subject to garnishment or other enforcement actions, such as liens or levies, to satisfy the debt. Courts may also use other enforcement tools like restraining orders on bank accounts to prevent asset dissipation, thereby ensuring that funds remain available for the judgment creditor. Should you find yourself needing to collect from a business after a judgment awarding you damages, contact the Sprigg-Novak Law Firm for a consultation by calling 214-216-1667, or visiting our website below. https://smpl.is/9tgyr

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CAM disputes between commercial landlords and tenants can occur when the CAM or common area maitenance charges suddenly, and sometimes dramatically increase. Careful reading of your lease prior to signing will state how much the CAM may change in a given period, what the tenants are allowed to question or audit, and what redress tenants may have in CAM increase situation. Sometimes, if the Common Area faces a sudden maintenance issue, such as the HVAC fails, the elevators need to be replaced or damage caused by vandalism or storm that is not covered by the property insurance, all tenants will face a subsequent CAM increase. But accounting errors do occur, so it is always wise to ask for a conversation with the property manager before threatening any action. Should you being facing a CAM dispute, contact the Real Estate Litigation attorneys at Sprigg-Novak Law Firm for a consultation: 214-216-1667.

If you have purchased a home at a foreclosure sale, and the original owners or others remain on the property (and don't have a lease), you will need to seek a post-foreclosure eviction. Most deeds of trust, which is the deed that the mortgage company gives to the owner (showing that the mortgage needs to be paid), state clearly that if the owner defaults on the mortgage payments, the house is foreclosed and yet they still remain--they are a tenant at sufferance (no more than a trespasser) and subject to be evicted. A post-foreclosure eviction is the same proceeding as a regular eviction, except generally, the proof that the new owner is the rightful possessor of the home is pretty airtight. Sprigg-Novak Law firm has decades of experience in post-foreclosure evictions. Call for a consultation: 214-216-1667.