by admin | Oct 23, 2018 | All Blogs, Landlord's rights, Property Owner
I once had a person call me and ask, “Is it legal for me shot anyone who trespasses on my land?” Even in Texas the answer to this one is still going to be “maybe.” We live in a free society, but that does not mean we are “free” to do as we please or even free from our...
by admin | Oct 1, 2018 | All Blogs, Property Owner
This is a very easy DO. I can remember how confident I was before I bought my first home. This, by the way, was me BEFORE law school. I did all the research and narrowed down all of the “best” prospects to come up with a TOP 5 list. At the insistence of a friend of...
by admin | Sep 18, 2018 | All Blogs, Landlord's rights, Property Owner
Real property isn’t like personal property. You don’t buy a house or an office building the way you buy a pizza or a magazine subscription. The title to a piece of land can change from your hand to someone else even without your hand anywhere near that transaction....
by admin | Jan 31, 2018 | All Blogs, HOA, Property Owner
I am often asked how someone can get out of their HOA. The short, very easy, very sarcastic answer is, “Well, move.” Generally, your Homeowners Association is here to stay. You may not remember being notified that you were joining all the HOA fun that glorious day you...
by admin | Nov 16, 2016 | All Blogs, HOA, Property Owner
The short answer is “Yes.” State law allows a Home Owner’s Association (or HOA) to sue you in state court to recover unpaid assessments. Additionally, you might be on the hook for late fees, interest, and various legal costs. A seemingly small yearly...
by admin | Nov 17, 2013 | All Blogs, Landlord's rights, Property Owner, Tenants
“An offense under [Section 42.07 of the Texas Penal Code] is a Class B misdemeanor, except that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted under this section.” So where is the line between irritating and harassing? It seems...
