real estate Archives - Texas Legal Docs https://texaslegaldocs.com/tag/real-estate/ Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:06:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Formation of Business Entities https://texaslegaldocs.com/formation-of-business-entities/ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:58:18 +0000 http://texaslegaldocs.legalvertical.com/?p=1152 There is no question that in situations other than personal homestead, it is extremely prudent to hold title to business or investment real estate in the name of a separate entity, and not the owner’s individual name.  Why? If properly set up, a separate entity can protect an individual from personal liability if an accident […]

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]]> Home Sales and Existing Leases: How to Deal With Current Tenants https://texaslegaldocs.com/home-sales-and-existing-leases-how-to-deal-with-current-tenants/ Tue, 09 Feb 2016 22:09:19 +0000 http://texaslegaldocs.legalvertical.com/?p=1144 Although more common in commercial transactions, many residential transactions involve the sale of homes subject to existing leases and tenants. A potential buyer of a property in which a tenant currently resides should be aware of the legal status of such leases after closing, and be comfortable with rights and obligations imposed on them by […]

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]]> Good Fences Make Good Neighbors – Boundary Lines and Encroachment Agreements https://texaslegaldocs.com/1139-2/ Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:18:36 +0000 http://texaslegaldocs.legalvertical.com/?p=1139 Misunderstandings regarding boundary lines and fence locations often lead to strained relationships between neighbors. Addressing encroachment issues prior to closing can help ensure that a buyer enjoys a more fulfilling ownership experience. It is not uncommon for fences to be situated off of a boundary line, especially in older subdivisions. In fact, an argument can […]

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]]> Tenant Evictions – a Time Consuming Process https://texaslegaldocs.com/tenant-evictions-a-time-consuming-process/ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:13:53 +0000 http://texaslegaldocs.legalvertical.com/?p=1133 If you clients are faced with the need to evict a tenant, they should know that the process must be undertaken in strict adherence to the Texas statutes, and may take longer than expected. If a tenant knows how to play the game, they could stretch out the ordeal for well over a month before […]

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