Austin Construction And Real Estate Law Blog
Some people only acquire real property that they intend to use as their primary residence. Others may purchase or inherit property that remains vacant indefinitely. In scenarios where owners do not occupy the land or homes they own, they are at risk of squatters...
If you’re buying or building a beachfront home on Texas’ Gulf Coast – especially if you’ve moved here from another state – you may be surprised to learn that you don’t get full private beach access around your property. That’s because public access to Texas beaches...
Construction projects are very expensive. They involve risk for both the homeowner and the construction professionals performing the work. Homeowners can never be completely certain of the quality of labor that they may receive, while those performing the work have to...
Owning property has a lot of advantages. Homeowners can build equity, have stability and gain privacy. However, there are some issues with owning property, such as taxes, renovation costs and difficulties relocating. A frequent issue when owning property is boundary...
Texas is known for having robust homestead protections, which shield a portion of a homeowner's equity from creditors. These protections ensure that individuals and families can retain their homes despite financial difficulties. However, certain criteria must be met...
Selling property gets more complex when there are multiple owners. This sometimes happens when parents leave property as an inheritance to their children. Multiple children could all inherit equal ownership shares in a family home or a vacation property, for example....
Homebuyers need to do their due diligence when they’re considering purchasing a home. While most will focus on things like making sure the home is the right size and that major systems are in good condition, there’s something else they need to think about – whether...
Neighbors can end up arguing over various issues related to their land rights. Boundary issues and nuisance behaviors can lead to significant conflicts and even litigation. Sometimes, water access can be the source of neighborly disputes. Water is a critical natural...
The U.S. Supreme Court has made several controversial rulings lately. One case that didn’t get much nationwide media coverage was watched closely in East Texas. It involves property owners near Houston who say that work done by the state on Interstate 10 –...
In some cases, construction litigation will revolve around a patent defect. This is something that is usually obvious right away, so it can make the defect claim fairly straightforward. For example, if the pipes were installed improperly in a new build and there’s...