Texas Lease Agreement Dispute

Summary

In Texas, lease agreements should be documented, and any changes must be in writing for stronger legal standing. Verbal agreements can be binding, but written agreements are more enforceable. Its crucial to document all communications with your landlord and review your lease for specific clauses about notice periods and changes. If you have written evidence of the landlords initial approval for the 30-day notice, it can support your case. Consider consulting a local tenant rights attorney for personalized advice.

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My lease ends on */*/*. I have submitted a notice to vacate. The notice to vacate is 30 days out but the renter agreement stated 60 days. When i called and got verification, they told me they approved the 30 days and sent me a notice to vacate that honored my lease agreement end date. Now, 16 days later, they are trying to change that and hole me liable for an extra moths rent.
It sounds like you're dealing with a lease agreement issue. In Texas, lease agreements and any changes to them should be documented. Here are some general points to consider:
- A verbal agreement can be binding, but written agreements are stronger.
- Document all communications with your landlord.
- Review your lease for clauses about notice periods and changes.
- Consider consulting a local tenant rights attorney for advice.
Do you have any written evidence of the landlord's initial approval for the *-day notice?