Lease Renewal Dispute Resolution

Summary

Landlords in Texas are not required to remind tenants to renew their lease. If you continue to pay and stay after your lease expires, you could become a month-to-month tenant at your previous rent rate. Landlords cannot increase rent during a lease term unless the lease allows it. If a suit for eviction is dismissed, it should not appear on your rental history. Consult a local attorney or tenants rights organization for personalized advice. The Texas Tenants Union can provide further support.

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Hello , I'm was a renter of the apartment complex in Eules Texas called Crest Oasis . In March * I was to renew my lease but I didn't receive a reminder letter or call from the managers to renew but I payed the full rent without a new lease and no one 8n management returned my rent so that I can renew the lease and receive prorated rent for the month. In April * on the first of the month I asked the managers Daisy Puentes Manager and Maria Ramirez assistant manager for the rate of my rent for April and I was told that my rent would be $*,*.* for the month of April but my was still $*.* because I hadn't signed a lease
Hello ****, it seems like you're experiencing issues with your lease renewal and rent. In Texas:
- Landlords are not required to remind tenants to renew their lease.
- If you continue to pay and stay after your lease expires, you could become a month-to-month tenant at your previous rent rate.
Please consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
I'm sorry but you didn't let me finish. I was trying to set things up the way it happened so you can get the understanding of why I truly need your help
Apologies for misunderstanding, ****. Please continue with your explanation so I can provide the most accurate information.
Thank You! I was told by the managers that the reason why my rent was higher than normal was because I didn't have renters insurance and I did but they cancelled the renters insurance with the company that they were using without telling the tenants and I have proof of this information. I was told by the managers that when I get the proper insurance that they will decrease my rent and I would sign a new lease and I did and I also went ahead and paid the $*. * because I didn't want anything to happen to me for not paying. The managers kept saying that corporate had to decrease my rent but I received a call from the office of the managers saying that I still owe the money. On April *,* I signed a new lease and I still didn't receive prorated rent and I had renters insurance but on May 8th * I was served with eviction papers to come to Court on May *,* but it was thrown out on May *.th * and I have proof of everything. I received a renters account statement saying that I owe them $*,*.* for things that wasn't true but I still have proof and they are saying that I owe for charges that I have already paid from January * to March * and they also have that I was evicted but the eviction was thrown out. I have evidence for all of the things that they are accusing me of and they are also stopping me from renting from anyone else. Please can you help Crest Oasis has caused me hardship and now I am homeless and being refused of any help with getting another home because of this matter...
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Texas, regarding your situation:
- Tenants have a right to receive a copy of their lease.
- Landlords cannot increase rent during a lease term unless the lease allows it.
- If a suit for eviction is dismissed, it should not appear on your rental history.
I recommend you consult a local attorney or tenant's rights organization.

Texas Tenants' Union


Phone:(*) *-*
Address: * Main St, Dallas, TX *
Website: www.txtenants.org
Thank You for help
You're welcome, ****! I'm glad I could assist. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions. Remember, the Texas Tenants' Union can provide further support. Good luck!
Thank You!
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to ask. Take care and best of luck with your situation.