Texas Tenant Lease Queries

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Robertos lease ended and he transitioned to a month-to-month plan. His rent increased by $450 and his landlord demanded a two-month notice before moving out, or else he would face an $800 penalty. His lease agreement doesnt mention these terms. He resides in Brownsville, Texas.

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My lease ended last month and my rent went up * dollars a month because I’m on month to month, there is no new contract but my landlord wants me to give her two months in advance to move out. If I don’t I would have to pay a penalty of * dollars and if course if I don’t pay it it would go the my credit record. Is that legal? I mean I’m on month to month basis I should be able to leave the apartment when ever I want to. I was trying to leave at the end of this month because of the rent increase but they told me that I had to give them 60 days in advance
What state are you currently residing in, ****? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding tenant laws in your area.
texas
What does your original lease agreement say about the notice period for termination?
it did said 60 days. The agreement ended last month and the put me on a month to month plan
What city in Texas are you located in? This will help me provide accurate information about local tenant laws.
texas
What does your original lease agreement say about the notice period for termination?
60 days
What does your lease agreement say about rent increases and penalties?
didn’t say nothing about it
What does your lease agreement say about the transition from a fixed-term lease to a month-to-month lease?
nothing
What does your lease agreement say about penalties for not providing notice of termination?
nothing
What does your lease agreement say about the transition from a fixed-term lease to a month-to-month lease?
nothing
What does your lease agreement say about the rent increase after the end of the lease term?
nothing
What city in Texas are you located in? This will help me provide accurate information about local tenant laws.
Brownsville
What does your lease agreement say about the notice period for termination after transitioning to a month-to-month lease?
didn’t say anything
What does your lease agreement say about penalties for not providing notice of termination after transitioning to a month-to-month lease?
anything
What does your lease agreement say about the rent increase and penalties after transitioning to a month-to-month lease?
anything
What does your lease agreement say about the rent increase and penalties after transitioning to a month-to-month lease?
nothing
What does your lease agreement say about the rent increase and penalties after transitioning to a month-to-month lease?
nothing
What does your lease agreement say about the rent increase and penalties after transitioning to a month-to-month lease?