In Texas, there is often more than one owner to real estate. This is commonly seen in cases of partitioning, when one property owner desires to force other co-owners to sell the property or divide it. Two of the most common forms of joint ownership of property in...
Are you facing disruptions on your property? Nuisances often take the form of noise, vibrations, overpowering smells, and other conditions that impede or inhibit a person from enjoying their property. Nuisance laws are intended to prevent situations like these. There...
Buying real property inside a homeowner's association (HOA) can be a smart move. HOAs often provide amenities that individual homeowners could not afford, like a playground, a gym or even a pool. They also establish community standards that help preserve property...
The Weaver Law Firm represents agents and brokers in TREC complaints. But our lawyers also represent individuals that bring complaints against agents if there is good reason. Do you believe a real estate professional has engaged in unethical work? You may be able to...
What is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)? A limited liability company is a type of business structure. Although the focus of the LLC is to protect personal assets, there are also more benefits. There are different types of LLCs to choose from to best suit the needs...
Have you recently had a property transferred to your name? Ownership of the piece of land is known as the surface rights estate, which includes everything on top of the land, such as structures and greenery. Ownership of anything beneath the ground, including oil and...
It hinges on the legal question of contract interpretation. Courts interpret restrictive covenants using the general rules of contract interpretation. See Vance v. Popkowski, 534 S.W.3d 474, 478 (Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.] 2017, pet. denied). When interpreting...
If at the time of death, the person (Testator) has a Will, then the Will must be probated by the executor in order for the Will to be put into effect. The Will, will then distribute the property estate to the Beneficiaries by the wishes of the deceased Testator. If...
When you live in a condo with an HOA, one of the things you need to remember is that you may have to agree to the homeowner’s association bylaws and requirements. If you do not adhere to those bylaws, then you could find yourself in trouble with the HOA and even be on...
What is Intellectual Property (IP)? Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Although your business may be physical property, IP issues most likely play a role in your fundamental business...
