Property Law

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...

Whether you are a commercial landlord or a tenant, you need to know what an FRI lease is and how it may be used. It is much different than a traditional commercial lease and puts more responsibility on the tenant. This can be a good thing for the property owner,...

Are you upfront about an item's defects before trying to pawn it off on someone else? While you might be, not everyone is. Houses aren't just like any other assets, though. They're expensive. Any non-disclosures can prove to be quite costly. You may wonder what...

Leasing out your residential property can earn you money while also keeping your property occupied. Many people have gone on to earn a lucrative monthly income by renting or leasing residential properties. However, you must be careful when drafting rental agreements...

Once you purchase your own home, you probably think that you can do just about anything you want with your own property. However, people living in the Plano, Texas, area frequently learn the hard way that there are rules controlling what they do with their property....

When you rent a property, the landlord will almost always require a security deposit. The deposit that you pay protects the landlord against losses if you break the lease, fail to pay rent or damage the property. When you move out, the seller typically has to return...