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...
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...
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...
Water rights and water access can become contentious and complex issues in Texas. It is important to understand exactly how these work, and one of the key distinctions is whether or not a river or stream is considered navigable. If it is, then it is often considered a...
Title disputes are often the result of miscommunication or interpersonal conflicts. For example, perhaps a personal representative administering an estate sold the home of the deceased party without first communicating with the heirs of the prior homeowner. Maybe one...
A lien is a legal claim on your property by someone you owe money. Think of it as a hold placed on your property that gives the creditor a legal right to ensure a debt is paid. While it doesn’t mean you’ve immediately lost ownership of your property, having a lien can...
It may surprise you to learn that there are certain situations in which another person can gain legal ownership of your land without buying it, inheriting it or receiving it as a gift. That’s through was is a known as adverse possession. Adverse possession is often...
