One thing people tend to ruin relationships between neighbors is property line disputes. Very few people enjoy finding out that their property was used by someone else. Many property line disputes can be caught early with a land surveyor. But, if you believe your...
Ideally, you want to want to get along just fine with your neighbors. However, it is not uncommon to run into a disagreement with a neighbor from time to time. Tension can involve a boundary dispute with your neighbor, which can escalate into a full-fledged conflict...
For property owners in Texas, a healthy, mature tree could potentially add substantially to what their real property is worth. Some property owners grow trees to harvest timber later, while others simply want the aesthetic benefit of a tree's natural beauty....
Buying and selling a home can be a long and drawn-out process. But, by the end of the process, you should be reaping the rewards. However, when buying or selling a home, there’s always the possibility of legal issues. Here’s what you should watch for: Contract...
Maybe you’re an entrepreneur who owns multiple rental properties. Perhaps you live elsewhere but own property here in Austin. Many situations can cause properties to remain unoccupied for months or even years, Squatters pose a threat to property owners here in Texas....
People in a variety of relationships may own property together because they purchased it jointly or potentially inherited it. Ideally, co-owners equally share financial and practical responsibilities for their property while communicating regularly to prevent...
Wouldn’t it be great if we all had neighbors we can get along with? Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some neighbors are simply difficult to get along with. Perhaps, they let their dogs stray into your property, refuse to shovel snow from their sidewalk or...
Maybe you have a commercial property that you have not fully developed, and a neighbor has recently started a business at an adjacent building. They put up a fence, and you can't help but notice that it is over the boundary line. You might also have a residential...
Most people don’t know that there can be any number of problems with the title to a property until they have to deal with a “defective” or “impaired” title as they try to purchase a new home. Sometimes, the sellers don’t even realize they have a defective title until...
Most people have one or more trees on their property. These majestic pieces of nature provide shade and add beauty to the landscape. But trees can also lead to disputes when they fall and damage property. A tree may fall over due to a number of reasons: storm, disease...
