Unlike surface water which is owned by the state, groundwater in Texas belongs to landowners who have the right to pump water from beneath their property. However, this right isn't unlimited. Texas has established several important regulations and restrictions to...
A mechanic's lien is a legal claim against a property for unpaid construction work or materials. For contractors, subcontractors or suppliers who haven't been paid for their work, it can be a powerful tool to ensure payment. However, the clock is ticking; a mechanic's...
Your neighbor has an easement on your property. It’s been there since you purchased the land, and it’s a long-standing agreement. Generally, your neighbor uses the easement to cross your property via a two-track driveway to reach their own land, which is otherwise...
You put in the necessary resources and trusted your property would be built properly, but you’re now facing issues that could cost you time and money. Whether it’s minor cosmetic flaws or significant structural problems that affect the property’s safety and...
Boundary disputes can make friendly neighbors become entangled in a contentious legal matter. In Texas, a land survey is often used to resolve these disputes by determining the precise boundaries of a property. But what if one neighbor believes the survey is flawed?...
Most everyone in the construction business in Texas is familiar with “force majeure” clauses and includes them in their contracts. From hurricanes to flooding and more, Texas experiences a wide range of weather events that can be catastrophic. Any one of these...
Every property owner contracting for construction work has different standards and expectations. Particularly when businesses want to renovate historical edifices or when homeowners want to improve high-value properties, the use of specific materials may be a key...
One potential boundary dispute that neighbors may encounter is during the construction of a new fence. Perhaps your neighbor wants to put up a privacy fence between your homes. You do not mind the fence itself, but you are concerned that they appear to have built it...
There’s no question that hurricanes, tropical storms and other weather events are becoming stronger. Over time (and sometimes in one event), they can move shorelines and other natural property boundaries. What does that mean for the property rights of those who own...
In Texas, access to flowing water can prove to be an important legal issue for property owners whose land adjoins rivers, streams or other bodies of water. Water rights in Texas are governed by a combination of state law, historical precedents and local regulations....
