Under the current commercial rental market with COVID-19 concerns, many commercial tenants are desiring to terminate their lease because their business income has decreased. Meanwhile, other potential tenants’ business has increased and are willing to lease new and...
If you live in a community that’s governed by a homeowner’s association (HOA), it’s important to understand what you are and are not permitted to do. You can find everything you need in your HOA handbook or by contacting the board directly. Even if you understand your...
Vacation Rental Agreements should be prepared by a real estate attorney. The agreement should include clauses that address cancellations. Here is an example: “If cancellation is more than sixty (60) days from arrival date all sums paid will be refunded in full less...
HOAs and POAs should start utilizing waiver for using a reopened common area like children playgrounds, swimming pools and tennis courts. The Weaver Law Firm suggests providing correspondence to homeowners thanking them for their patience as they and you navigate new...
We are writing to share recent updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Supreme Court of Texas issued two emergency orders Thursday, May 15, 2020. The new Emergency Order permits residential eviction proceedings to resume on May 19th with deadlines no longer...
The Texas Real Estate Forms Manual provides guidance to Texas Lawyers practicing real estate, but it is not something that The Weaver Law Firm utilizes in its daily practice. Why? Because many of the transactions that we handle require unique terms. This goes for...
What can commercial landlords for for their buildings and tenants during a COVID-19 concern? Building Access – It is with everyone’s safety in mind that the building elevators should continue to be secured with access key entry if possible and until further notice....
The common law recognizes an action for equitable reimbursement. When two persons are co-tenants and one of them incurs expense in the improvement of the property that is necessary and beneficial, it is equitable that the one incurring the expense shall have...
There are no orders preventing commercial tenant evictions.
Are all AS-IS contracts enforceable? The recognized purpose of an as-is clause in a contract for the purchase of property is to state clearly the full responsibility of the buyer to assess the bargain and to accept the risk that its assessment may be wrong. See...
