We hope you find the publications listed below to be helpful resources on legal issues confronting Texas consumers and other general issues. TYLA publications, however, should not be used as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you have any questions about the information provided or need advice on a specific matter, please consult an attorney.

Click on the links below to view or download the appropriate document.

• Guide to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
  This publication is intended to provide general information about the protections provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by outlining certain provisions of the Act and explaining their terms. The information should not be substituted for the advice of an attorney.

  Click here for a copy of the Guide.

• How to Sue in Small Claims Court
  Small claims court is the real “People’s Court.” The small claims courts exist to provide an informal, uncomplicated proceeding to resolve small disputes that do not involve enough money to warrant the expense of formal litigation. The How to Sue in Small Claims Court publication provides an overview of the general process used to file, obtain judgment, and collect a small claims court judgment. The general overview in this guide should never be used exclusively – readers should also consult their local court for court-specific rules or procedures.

  Click here for a copy of the How to Sue in Small Claims Court publication.

• Tenant’s Rights Handbook
  This handbook is for residential tenants and is a public service by the Texas Young Lawyers Association. It is our sincere hope that distribution and use of this handbook will explain many of the questions and legal issues that arise in a landlord-tenant relationship.

  The Handbook is intended to provide general guidance only. It is not a substitute for the advice of a lawyer. The Texas Young Lawyers Association hopes, however, that by providing Texas residents with a better understanding of their legal rights and remedies, this handbook will help prevent many legal problems from ever arising.

  Click here for a copy of the Handbook.

• Manual de Derechos del Inquilino
  Este manual es para los inquilinos residenciales, su publicación es un servicio al público cortesía de la Asociación de Abogados Jóvenes de Texas. Deseamos sinceramente que su distribución y uso proporcione información sobre las muchas preguntas y asuntos legales que se presentan en la relación arrendador inquilino.

  Este manual es solo para ofrecer orientación en general; no debe utilizarse como sustituto a la asesoría de un abogado. Es el deseo de la Asociación de Abogados Jóvenes de Texas que al ofrecer a los habitants de Texas un mejor entendimiento de los derechos y remedios que la ley les otorga se eviten el surgimiento de muchos problemas legales.

  Haga clic aquí para obtener una copia del Manual.

• Mold: An Overview of Remediation and Litigation Issues for Consumers
  How does a consumer protect him or herself when buying a house? How can property owners tell if they already have a mold problem? And what precautions should be taken in remediating a mold problem if one is found? This pamphlet will address these questions, discuss how the mold and water damage issue has been litigated in Texas courts and provide guidance on new policy language recently adopted by the Texas Department of Insurance.

  This pamphlet is intended to provide general guidance only. It is not a substitute for the advice of a lawyer. The Texas Young Lawyers Association hopes, however, that by providing Texas residents with a better understanding of their legal rights and remedies, this handbook will help prevent many legal problems from ever arising..

  Click here for a copy of Mold: An Overview of Remediation and Litigation Issues for Consumers.

• Lead Poisoning and You
  This Guide is intended as a brief overview of the dangers and legal remedies available in the event of lead poisoning. It is not intended as a comprehensive analysis of the topic or the applicable laws, and should not be considered as a substitute for the advice of a lawyer.

  Click here for a copy of Lead Poisoning and You.