If you get sued, you want to make sure that your properties are protected. If you are a real estate investor, you probably do not want to place multiple properties into the same LLC. If you do, each one of those properties becomes exposed to risks and liabilities. As...
In lawsuits, it is common for attorneys to take the depositions of non-parties. These non-parties are often fact witnesses to cases and the attorney is trying to investigate the facts. In other situations, an attorney may want to take the deposition of a professional...
What are a potential defenses or arguments used in a Texas real estate case to challenge titled real estate? A party can assert the following theories: UNCLEAN HANDS Under the doctrine of unclean hands, a court may refuse to grant equitable relief to a plaintiff who...
How can a Seller of real estate in Texas rely on the as-is clause in a real estate contract? It is possible for a defendant to incorrectly apply the Lutfak v. Gainsborough case in support of a motion for summary judgment. If anything, the Gainsborough case may support...
On October 19, 2020, (as the result of Tyler Ford’s complaint) TREC issued administrative orders against Hector de los Santos and Bryan Gene Schild. TREC suspended de los Santos’ license for one year and Schild’s license for six months. TREC ordered Hector de los...
The Attorneys at The Weaver Law Firm serve as Trustees for lenders all over Texas. The real estate attorneys at the Firm handle Trustee transactions in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and the entire State of Texas. Not only do the attorneys serve as Trustee for...
Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the modern American Dream. People aspire to the independence of having their own property and the doms that come with that acquisition. As someone with a house that you want to sell, especially if the property needs work,...
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...
