Real Estate Disputes

Finding tenants for your rental property in Texas can be one of the trickiest parts of being a landlord. With a growing number of reliable methods to screen your tenants, you may find a lot of valuable resources at your disposal to verify the reliability of the people...

Purchasing a home is an exciting prospect. The process may feel arduous and stressful if a buyer does not know what to expect. What happens if a dream home has pre-existing issues? Under Texas law, some property owners are legally obligated to disclose defects in...

In a perfect world, you might take possession of your home as the keys hit your hand. But as anyone might tell you, the process for buying a home may take weeks or months. It may also get more complicated as contracts or local laws cause hiccups along the way.  The...

Real estate is serious business in Texas. Stakes are high, and transactions are incredibly complex. You want to make sure you have all the information necessary before you start closing your deals, but where do you start? What do you do if an unforeseen situation...

It is essential when buying a home or property that the title is clear, which means that the seller owns it free and clear of any liens or other claims. If a title has any issues, it can create problems for you. The Washington Post explains that the seller must fix...

As the tenant of a rented residence, you have rights as well as responsibilities. The law requires that your landlord respect your rights.  The exercise of your tenant rights may occasionally have an adverse effect on your landlord. In return, he or she may take...

Purchasing a Texas property with easements may seem problematic. The idea that someone else may have particular rights to the property may discourage some buyers. The same deterrent happens when their properties depend on easements, such as when it comes to access...

Fence issues are a common problem between neighbors, and issues may arise when a fence is on the boundary of both properties. Responsibility will depend on a few different factors. Texas A&M explains that it often depends on who built the fence if it is on a...

Texas landlords have some relatively strong protections under state law. However, it is easy for you to overstep the bounds of your rights as a property owner.  It is unlikely that the courts will look kindly upon any example of you exceeding your authority. Please...

Purchasing property is a complex process. A buyer should be aware that even on closing day there may be some surprising issues that delay or even cancel the sale.  Issues involving the title can cause a headache for potential buyers. Conducting a title examination can...