Seller disclosure documents can help those buying real estate to find homes that suit their needs. They can offer a specific purchase price based on the condition of the property and the cost of making any repairs or modifications necessary. Sellers generally have a...
Easements give one party the legal right to access or use part of another party’s land. These agreements commonly involve shared driveways, utility access routes or temporary construction access between neighboring properties. Many property owners assume easements...
All contracts need to be fair to all parties to be held up in court if they’re ever challenged. That goes for everything from personal contracts like prenuptial agreements to business agreements of all kinds – including construction contracts. If all or part of a...
What happens when mid-project, your contractor stops showing up?. No one returns your calls and work sits unfinished. If this has happened to you, the financial and emotional weight of the situation can feel overwhelming. Texas law gives homeowners in your position...
When you purchased your home, it already had a number of beautiful trees on the property. They are over 100 years old and have been there since long before you were involved – and you expect them to be there long after you’re gone. They are a fundamental part of the...
Many real estate disputes begin with disagreements about access to amenities or resources. Those who enjoy fishing, in particular, might eventually learn that someone in their community regularly goes to a public body of water, possibly one regularly stocked by the...
Easements provide legal access to real property owned by another party. Neighbors, utility companies and other interested parties can seek easements to access water or to cross a property to access a landlocked parcel. Property owners may find easements frustrating or...
Projects can run into different types of claims that affect timelines and costs. As a contractor in Texas, these may include express warranties, implied warranties or other disputes with homeowners, developers or subcontractors. Knowing common claims helps you stay...
Issues during construction projects can lead to mold growth inside a structure after the completion of the project. Mistakes when installing windows and doors can lead to inadequate seals that allow for moisture incursion. Problems with the plumbing can introduce...
Buying or selling a home often comes with questions about square footage and price. Less expected are concerns tied to a property’s past, which can feel personal or unsettling even when they have no effect on the home itself. For sellers, this can raise uncertainty...
