When there is a disagreement between a contractor who does work on a house and the person who owns the property, the dispute can delay payments for the project. Frustrated service providers and also those who deliver materials for a project may go to the Texas civil...
If there is a river or other waterway located on your property, you may wonder if you have a right of access to it. Since it’s on your property, you would think that you would have access, but that access doesn’t necessarily come with a right to exclusive use. When a...
Your neighbor finally got enough money together to add on the sunroom they’ve always wanted. Knowing you’re a contractor, they would like you to build it for them. You’ve never been hired by a neighbor before, and you want to make sure that everything goes smoothly....
In a perfect world, everyone would have direct access to their home and unilateral control over what they do with their property. However, the reality is not always so simple. One such instance of responsibility is where you grant your neighbor an easement through...
You’ve worked hard to acquire your property, and you have a right to enjoy it and use it as you please. You have a weekend getaway that you utilize to get out of the city. Unfortunately, you haven’t had the chance to go for several months now. When you finally get...
Purchasing a new home can be a very exciting time. You may have spent months looking for that ideal spot and finally found it. Unfortunately, even when exercising due diligence, flaws with the property can become apparent after purchase. What are some of the more...
Your neighbor's trees have been growing out of control and stretching over your fence so that the branches hang over the driveway. That's where you park your car, and it's where your kids often play on their bikes or with other toys. You're nervous that one of those...
When you hire a contractor to do work on your home, you probably have a vision. Whether you build your dream home from the ground up, expand an existing house or remodel an older home, the goal is a space where you love to live and a property that you could resell for...
Water rights in Texas confuse many people. For example, the public generally has the right to access all navigable waterways because the state owns them, as well as all plants and fish in them. However, some people have deeds that make them feel entitled to sole...
Liens are more common than you think, and there is a big chance you have a lien on your home. A lien is a creditor's claim on a property that allows them to recover amounts due if you default. Liens can be voluntary, like a mortgage loan, since you provided consent...
