Austin Construction And Real Estate Law Blog
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...
Most construction disputes are caused by one party breaking the agreed-upon contractual obligations. A contract is what parties agree to during a project. If something doesn’t go as planned, the “wronged” party can claim for breach of contract. To know if you have...
Your company handbook says that you would like employees to give you two weeks of notice before quitting their jobs. The hope is simply that you can use that time to find someone to replace them. In some cases, you may even want the exiting employee to help with the...
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...
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...
When you engage a contractor in your construction project, you expect everything to go smoothly. However, it is advisable to anticipate any eventualities. The contractor may breach the contract, causing you financial losses. To protect yourself, you need to include a...
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...
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...
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...
Owning your own construction business is no easy task. No matter how good your crew is, you will eventually be confronted by a problem. Understanding the different types of issues that could arise on the job may help you to ward them off. Most of the time disputes...