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...
Real Estate Disputes
Can anyone use an easement?
If you purchase land with an easement, that means that you’re not the only one who is allowed to use it. For example, your neighbor may have an easement so that they can use your driveway to access their property. If this easement runs with the land, you have to honor...
How long does an easement last?
Easements on real estate cover very specific situations. They enable a non-owner party the right to use a portion of the property for a certain use. It’s important to understand exactly what an easement does so you can ensure that your property is only being used in...
Understanding adverse possession in Texas
Someone in possession of or residing in another person’s land may be granted title under the legal principle of adverse possession. However, the requirements for this vary across jurisdictions. Adverse possession can happen intentionally or unintentionally, and...
How do you deal with a boundary dispute in Texas?
Having a boundary dispute with your neighbor can be unsettling. You may not enjoy a peaceful stay on your property if your neighbor claims a part of it or vice versa. A dispute can also affect the property's value should you be looking to put it up for sale. Boundary...
2 ways title insurance helps if there’s a claim against your home
For the average person purchasing real estate, title insurance seems like a scam. Unless you come to the closing table with enough cash to purchase the property outright, you will usually need to purchase two separate title insurance policies. You will pay thousands...
A quiet title action can give you peace of mind
When there are doubts about the title of a property, its title is considered defective. For instance, when another individual claims ownership of the land, there may not be clear proof of ownership. In such a case, a quiet title action can help you clarify any...
Who really owns access to the river in your backyard?
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...
Who is responsible for maintaining an easement?
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...
It’s important to remain calm when dealing with squatters
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...