Unless you are paid 100% in advance for the new work, I can't imagine why you would return, work more, and risk non-payment again. However, to your...

A handshake deal is likely insufficient to overcome the Texas Statute of Frauds, which requires that all real estate contracts are written. See...

Although legally it's not impossible, I haven't yet met the Constable who is willing to serve a Writ of Execution on a weekend or holiday.

Texas laws typically prohibit this type of conduct, if you did not know that LL had this capability and you did not otherwise consent in your Lease...

Adverse possession claims succeed when the use is "adverse," "hostile," "exclusive, "notorious," "adverse," and similar. This feels more like a...

Switching this to divorce; wondering if you could claim you were married according to Texas common law, and then gain the financial leverage that a...

Proceeds from the sale of a Texas homestead are exempt from the reach of this type of creditor for six months following the sale date. See TPC...

The Texas A&M Research Center has a great article on Texas home equity finance:...

If you challenge the City or County regarding ordinances, statutes, and laws related to health, safety, and welfare, you should be prepared to...

As a co-owner, you are responsible for ad valorem taxes and assessments. You will be liable for property conditions that cause harm or damages to...