Buying real estate is a great investment, but it is also legally complex. As a potential home or commercial space buyer in Houston, it’s important to understand these risks. There are common legal pitfalls you might face, but having an attorney by your side can help...
Commercial real estate has long been one of the most stable and lucrative investments available. However, changes in the economy have altered the returns on what were once straightforward, easy-to-predict investments. Office space, for example, has seen higher vacancy...
Homeownership comes with its unique set of responsibilities and costs, and one aspect that often raises questions is Homeowners Association (HOA) fees. It is crucial for every homeowner to understand how these fees are determined and what they cover. Homeowners...
A commercial lease agreement is a legally binding contract between a landlord and a business owner. Based on a company’s nature and needs, its unique language outlines the rights and obligations of both parties for a specific period, which often lasts a year. However,...
Many property owners in Texas have few options other than to purchase a home located within a planned neighborhood or one that is governed by a homeowners association (HOA) or community association. Especially in the Houston Metropolitan area, planned communities...
Real estate owners set deed restrictions on their properties for the benefit of those properties and typically in an effort to increase the value of such properties. Deed restrictions apply to the subsequent owners of the property for the duration of the initial term...
In a real estate transaction, the parties often sign a purchase agreement that calls for a closing, during which a deed is transferred to the buyer for the property. The terms of the purchase agreement are likely to change due to the Merger Doctrine. According to the...
Many people live in communities ruled and regulated by homeowner associations (HOA), an organization in a subdivision, planned community or condo. A homeowner association typically sets restrictions on properties in their jurisdiction that each resident must abide by....
After entering into an agreement, did you receive disclosures that did not match what was discovered? You may have a breach of contract or negligent misrepresentation. You may have a fraud claim if the failure to disclose was intentional. Did your inspector fail to do...
What is fraudulent inducement? Fraudulent inducement occurs when one party uses deceptive claims to persuade another party into signing a contract against their best interests. Because fraud violates the requirement of the contract’s “meeting of the minds”, the...
