Construction projects in Austin are complex and fast-paced. Even experienced contractors, subcontractors and developers can face claims about defective work. These claims often arise when expectations about quality, design or materials are not fully aligned. Handling...
Real estate developers must remain familiar with the many Texas and municipal zoning laws that affect their projects. For example, a boundary dispute can derail a potentially lucrative new development. Review the common boundary issues that affect Texas real estate...
When you buy land in Texas, you probably have specific plans for what you want to do with that property. You may want to build a home, or you may want to develop the land at some point in the future. Whether you already own the property or are considering it, an...
From the day you decided you had found the house of your dreams, you began to receive and sign mountains of documents. While you were searching for a home that ticked off all the boxes on your wish list, you may not have had the time to research the real estate laws...
As a Texas property owner, you have the right to protect your investment. This may mean several things, and one of them may include keeping the wrong people off your land or off your property. This can be particularly difficult when there is confusion and disagreement...
Building a new construction project in Texas can be a lengthy, arduous process. Your progress is subject to everything from the weather to the whims of the contractor. It can be frustrating and expensive, but it may seem like all of the hassle was worth it when it's...
When you purchase an older home here in Austin, the current owner likely already knows about the house's problems and issues. More than likely, the person who owned it when it was first built, who may or may not be the current owner, already found and repaired any...
When you pay a construction company to complete a project for you, you have the expectation that the company will do what you paid them to do. Construction is complex, and various problems can arise along the way. You may discover that the company did not do what they...
Like many Texas homeowners, you may not give much thought to the exact location of your property lines. For many, this is not a pressing matter until an issue arises that gives you a reason to want to know exactly where your property ends and your neighbor's begins....
Even the smallest amount of water where it does not belong can cause untold harm. While water can bring immediate damage, it also seeps into hidden places in a home, car or shed where it may cause long-term issues such as mold and rot. When you alter your landscape or...
