Category: Landlord/Tenant
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Navigating Real Estate Legal Disputes: Answering the Top Five Questions
There are many different real estate legal disputes that can arise during any transaction. Clients and developers may have a disagreement while residential or commercial property is being developed. Landlords and tenants can argue about non-payment of rent or improper maintenance of the property. Neighbors can encroach on their neighbor’s property. These are just a…
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A Guide to Understanding Your Tenant Rights
Houston is home to approximately 700,000 rental units. It is not uncommon for disputes to arise between these renters and their landlords. Tenants do not always understand the rights provided to them under the law, and landlords sometimes take advantage of this fact. If you are renting a home, apartment, or condo in Houston or…
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Investor’s Guide on Becoming a Texas Residential Landlord
A key component to the buy-and-hold strategy for Texas real estate residential investors is property management. While collecting rent may seem like easy passive income, there are several Texas residential landlord tenant laws and regulations in place for landlords. As a first time landlord, investors may face uncertainty and make mistakes along the way. This…
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Residential Texas Evictions
An eviction is the judicial process when a landlord may remove a tenant from the premises. Although many people commonly know the term eviction, some may be unfamiliar with the legal term in the Texas Property Code, a “forcible detainer” action. There are several causes for evictions such as (1) non-payment of rent, (2) holding…
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Residential Landlord Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code governs the residential landlord tenant relationship. In addition to the Texas Property Code there are Federal rules and regulations that outline a landlord’s rights and responsibilities. In this article we outline key rights and responsibilities for Texas landlords. This is not an extensive list and landlords should always…
