Maybe you’re an entrepreneur who owns multiple rental properties. Perhaps you live elsewhere but own property here in Austin. Many situations can cause properties to remain unoccupied for months or even years, Squatters pose a threat to property owners here in Texas....
People in a variety of relationships may own property together because they purchased it jointly or potentially inherited it. Ideally, co-owners equally share financial and practical responsibilities for their property while communicating regularly to prevent...
All construction projects are unique and require unique plans, scopes and projections. Most people enter construction contracts in good faith, with plans to fulfill their promises. Unfortunately, disputes arise all the time. If you want to avoid a construction...
It is essential to ensure everyone is on the same page before embarking on a construction project. It will reduce the likelihood of things going wrong and provide direction if they do. One of the crucial elements of the entire process is a solid construction contract,...
Clients that don't pay are one of the most challenging parts of a contracting business. They might use the excuse that they can't afford it or bring up an issue with you about the standard of the work that you don't think is fair. Without having to debate it, you...
Wouldn’t it be great if we all had neighbors we can get along with? Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some neighbors are simply difficult to get along with. Perhaps, they let their dogs stray into your property, refuse to shovel snow from their sidewalk or...
When choosing a building project contractor, you likely have a specific vision. It doesn’t matter if you are having your dream home constructed or a free-standing garage; you want to ensure the job is done based on your needs and standards. You may have provided the...
Maybe you have a commercial property that you have not fully developed, and a neighbor has recently started a business at an adjacent building. They put up a fence, and you can't help but notice that it is over the boundary line. You might also have a residential...
Most people don’t know that there can be any number of problems with the title to a property until they have to deal with a “defective” or “impaired” title as they try to purchase a new home. Sometimes, the sellers don’t even realize they have a defective title until...
Most people have one or more trees on their property. These majestic pieces of nature provide shade and add beauty to the landscape. But trees can also lead to disputes when they fall and damage property. A tree may fall over due to a number of reasons: storm, disease...
