Landlord Retaliation And Eviction

Summary

Landlords in texas must maintain habitable conditions, including ac. Disabling ac can be seen as retaliation. Document interactions and consider legal advice. Filing an appeal may delay eviction. Consult a tenant rights organization or attorney for guidance.

Full Conversation

My landlord filed for eviction bc I was working and could not answer the phone then he disabled my AC. Then we went to court he won the eviction. I filed for appeal to give me more tomr
Hey ****! It sounds like you're going through a tough situation. In Texas, if you've filed an appeal, it might temporarily halt the eviction process. Here are some general points:
- Filing an appeal can delay the eviction until the appeal is decided.
- You may need to file a supersedeas bond to stay the eviction.
- Consider seeking legal advice to strengthen your case.
Have you managed to secure legal representation for your appeal?
Tome
It's important to secure legal representation for your appeal to ensure the best outcome. Would you like to be connected with local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? They can provide guidance on the appeal process and the requirements for a supersedeas bond.
He disabled the ac again when I filed for an appeal because he was mad I filed for appeal bc he wanted me to pay double per day to get more time now we are moving with no Ac
Case Rating: *
I'm sorry to hear about your situation with your landlord. In Texas, landlords are required to maintain habitable living conditions, including functioning air conditioning. You might have a case for retaliation or breach of the implied warranty of habitability. Would you like more information on tenant rights or other resources?
I went and filed a paper so he had to turn the AC back
Case Rating: *
It seems like you're dealing with a landlord-tenant dispute in Texas. Since you've filed a paper to have the AC turned back on, you might have taken a step in addressing the issue. Here's some general information on tenant rights in Texas:
- Landlords must maintain habitable conditions, including AC.
- You may have legal grounds for retaliation if the landlord disabled the AC due to your legal actions.
- Document everything and consider seeking legal assistance.
Would you like more information on tenant rights or other resources?
On but the constable said it was not a utility and he was not made to fix the ac
Case Rating: *
It sounds like a challenging situation, ****. Generally, AC might not be classified as a utility, but landlords are expected to maintain habitable conditions. You could explore whether this situation constitutes retaliation or a breach of habitability. Have you tried consulting with a tenant rights organization or attorney in Texas for guidance?
It is retaliation for filing the appeal
Case Rating: *
Given your situation, ****, it seems like a serious issue of potential landlord retaliation. Here are some general points to consider:
- Texas law prohibits retaliation against tenants for exercising their legal rights.
- Document all interactions and attempts to resolve the issue.
- Consider consulting a tenant rights organization or attorney for specific guidance.
If you need more information on tenant rights or resources, feel free to ask!
Can he charge me days for moving there with no ac that he refused to fix because he disabled it
Case Rating: *
In Texas, if a landlord disables the AC and fails to maintain habitable conditions, you may have valid grounds to dispute charges for living without AC. Here are some key points:
- Landlords must maintain habitable conditions.
- Disabling AC can be considered retaliation.
- Document interactions and consider legal advice.
Would you like more information on tenant rights or resources?