Adverse possession relates to conditions that one party must meet in order to claim another person’s property as their own through continuous possession or use. An individual only has such a claim if specific legal requirements are met. The law relating to adverse...

Leases should protect everyone who signs them. Tenants have the protection of locking in a specific space for their needs and a specific rental rate. Landlords have the protection of knowing someone has to pay them for a specific amount of time so that they can budget...

When you recently bought a home, you toured it with your own agent to check it for defects. You probably had an inspection and an appraisal performed on the property. In addition to those efforts, you or your agent likely looked over the disclosure provided by the...

If your home is now flooded as a result of new construction next door or nearby, you may be wondering what kind of action you can take. If your neighbor is causing flood damage, then you should look into your legal options to have construction stopped or to find a...

When you sign a commercial lease as a tenant, your goal is to lock in a property where you can do business. Whether you need manufacturing space or a retail shop, the right location and amenities can mean the difference between success and failure. As a landlord,...

Property owners used to hold on to their house or apartment complex indefinitely. That's not the case with real estate owners anymore, though. They often trade up to better places or move into different markets, leaving them needing to sell their properties. ...

You just bought your dream home, and it cost well north of a million dollars. It’s a massive investment in your family’s future, and you believe that the home is in good condition. However, once you move in, you begin having some serious and expensive issues with the...

Many individuals who reside here in the Dallas Metroplex live in neighborhoods with homeowner associations (HOAs) in place. Communities like these generally have a board comprised of neighborhood residents that establish and enforce covenants. These bylaws aim, in...

Every home has a few problems, whether it’s age, design, or disrepair -- but there’s a buyer out there for every property. An old maxim used by realtors says, “Every house sells, eventually.” You’re worried, however, about disclosing the fact that someone died...

As a property owner, something you should always understand is how your property is zoned. You also need to know that your property is up to the city or local area’s codes. If you don’t make the effort to understand the laws, then you could be in violation of zoning...