Late Fees: How Much is Too Much?

Most Landlords have a hard time figuring out late fees. However, the Texas Property Code has everyone covered. Section 92.019 explains the limits that a Landlord can charge where late fees are concerned. It is important for a Landlord to know what’s proper in...

What the heck is a Trial “de novo?”

When talking about appeal, there is one very specific term in the law that a lot of people without experience in this area get wrong. It is the term “de novo.” When a case is appealed from the Justice Court to the County Court, it’s called “an Appeal de...

Can a Landlord Enter Unannounced?

People have very different expectations when we talk about Inspections. Most people wrongly believe that a Landlord can do whatever he wants with his rental property. Conversely, the opposite is also untrue. The key in both situations is the Lease itself. Your rights...