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Zoning laws regulate land use and dictate what can be built on a property. Developers and property owners are wise to learn more about how these rules can impact their property by researching local zoning codes and ordinances, attending city council meetings to stay...
As a property owner or real estate professional in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you know how quickly a code violation can affect your investment. Whether you own commercial space in Plano or manage residential units in Fort Worth, a single violation can cost you more...
Commercial leases are complex agreements that require careful consideration of various terms and conditions. One such term is the kick-out clause, which can have various consequences for landlords and tenants. What does this clause mean for those looking to navigate...
Residential and commercial real estate transactions typically take weeks to complete. Even the fastest purchases usually require more than half a month to reach the closing table. When there is financing involved, the need for inspections and underwriting can lengthen...
Some property defects are obvious and easy to identify. Even people without any training may notice cracks in the drywall or aging light fixtures during their initial tour of the property. They can then factor those defects and any issues reported by the seller on...
Residential leases require that the tenant pay the rental payments on time and follow the rules of the lease. If a tenant stops making payments for the rent or breaks other lease terms, the landlord may opt to evict the individual. Evictions in Texas are highly...
When purchasing real estate, buyers are not only making a financial investment but also entering into a significant legal transaction. For this reason, buyers ought to do their due diligence to fulfill their obligations and ensure a successful transaction. Sellers...
If you are a landlord and your tenant has done something that warrants an eviction, perhaps they have breached their lease/rental agreement, you need to know the steps to take. A simple mistake can get you into legal trouble. Here is the eviction process in Texas:...
There is nothing that comes close to the feeling you get walking into a newly built house. Everything is shiny and new, and you can still smell a hint of building materials. It only needs your finishing touches to make it a home. Few things are as frustrating and...
In most real estate transactions, buyers and sellers work out any issues before they go to closing. However, there are sometimes unusual circumstances in which financial and legal disputes may arise after closing. Occasionally, people who have already taken possession...