Real Estate Disputes

As a tenant, rent hikes are never pleasant. After all, rent amount played a significant role in where you ultimately decided to live. If a recent rent hike threatens to displace you, you may wonder what, if anything, you can do about it. Unfortunately, in Texas, your...

If you are considering buying a piece of property, be sure that you have a legal route to access it. For example, a landlocked property has no access to a public road and you might have to seek an easement from a neighboring property owner. How you go about it may...

Owning a piece of property with one or more individuals does not always go well. If you and your co-owners disagree on what to do with your real estate, it can become impossible to conduct any productive action with the property. Some property owners resolve this...

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...