Potentially complicated. You'll first need to determine who has the right to use the river and who has the burden to maintain it. You just bought...

If the Defendant is an individual (as opposed to a corporation, partnership, or LLC), then you will run into Texas debtor-exemption laws. Those...

I have found that TABC offices are incredibly helpful regarding licensing, permitting, zoning, and similar issues relative to Texas alcoholic...

Don't close until this is remedied. Once you close, you'll lose all incentive for the builder-seller to cooperate. With one exception. If you MUST...

Is it a crime to borrow a car and return and take car again without permission?

We have a word for that in Texas. It is called "theft." Call the Houston police and file a criminal investigation. The police will take a dim view...

Real estate disclosures?

It is your duty under Texas law to disclose all material conditions and latent defects. Basically, the test is determined in this manner: If you...

Holding Listing Agent or Seller Responsible?

Since the agent speaks for his/her principal, you likely have a claim against the Sellers. However, be careful before you pursue it. Your damages...

Oral promises, particularly followed by part performance, can be enforceable in Texas. Yes -- file your JP Court (Small Claims) in Bexar County...

Depending on how the HOA's CCRs are written, any failure to pay dues and assessments yields the right of the HOA to foreclose. Consequently, it is...

The answer depends on the facts of the situation. Although you claim you did not know, was it otherwise obvious (through signage, neighbors told...