You've probably heard the old adage that says, "good fences make good neighbors." It comes from a poem by Robert Frost, and it's good advice if you ever want to sell your property. Unmarked boundary lines can result in your neighbor building either all or part of a...
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Should you sue for breach of a real estate contract?
When it comes to contracts related to real estate matters, you may think that there is nothing left to worry about once all parties sign the contract. It can be shocking to learn that your objectives remain out of reach because the other party backed out. Whether it's...
Is your neighbor a pain in the neck? You may have legal options
When you bought your home, you probably had plans for how you hoped to enjoy your property in the future. Perhaps you wanted to fence in the backyard so your dog could run, or maybe you hoped to put in a pool so your family could enjoy long summer days together. Your...
Is there something wrong with your construction project?
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...
Is your supplier a liability risk for your construction job?
Whether you fell into the construction trade after a summer job or you always loved using your hands to build, you now have the privilege of contributing to construction projects in Texas, either commercial or residential. Owning your own general contracting business...
Where does your property end and your neighbor’s begin?
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....
Using a mechanic’s lien to your advantage
When you subcontract to work on a construction project, you take a risk, especially if you have never worked for the contractor before or the contractor's reputation for payment is sketchy. There is always the chance that the owner of the construction project will not...
Avoiding construction fraud that can harm your company
As a contractor or developer, you deal with numerous entities in a single project. You may rely on subcontractors, accountants and laborers, all of whom are looking out for their own bottom lines. If you are committed to running an honest, reputable business, you may...
Your neighbor may be liable for damage from diverted water
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...
How could an easement affect your property rights?
As a Texas property owner, you understand the importance of knowing exactly where the property boundaries lie and any potential complications that could affect your preferred use of the land. One of these complications could include an easement on your property. If...