Storage Auction Payment Dispute

Summary

In Texas, the owner can redeem property before an auction by paying the balance. If the winning bidder fails to pay, the property does not automatically go to the storage facility. You may file a complaint with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. If the storage facility demands more than the owed amount, contact the Texas Office of the Attorney Generals Consumer Protection Division. Legal aid services like Lone Star Legal Aid can offer free or low-cost help.

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Palestine texas

In Texas:
- The owner can redeem the property before the auction by paying the balance.
- If the winning bidder fails to pay, the property does not automatically go to the storage facility.
Consider contacting a local attorney for precise advice.

Anderson County District Court

Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Church St #*, Palestine, TX *
Website: www.co.anderson.tx.us

I can't afford attorney

There are legal aid services available that offer free or low-cost help. One such organization in Texas is Lone Star Legal Aid.

Lone Star Legal Aid

Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Fannin St, Houston, TX *
Website: www.lonestarlegal.org

Its back in auction and their still refusing my payment

In Texas, you may file a complaint with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They oversee the operations of storage facilities.

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Phone: (*) *-*
Address: P.O. Box *, Austin, TX *
Website: www.tdlr.texas.gov

The owner of the storage facility had messaged me telling me my past due balance of $* then said you can give me $* via venmo then you can have your unit back

In Texas, charging more than the owed amount might be considered unfair. You can contact the Texas Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.

Texas Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division

Phone: (*) *-*
Address: PO Box *, Austin, TX *-*
Website: www.texasattorneygeneral.gov