Lease and purchase agreements for home?

You are entering a highly regulated area of Texas consumer law, in which separating a Contract from a Lease adds nothing. But there are some safe...

How much advance notice to enter need be given to a tenant when the property is for sale?

There is no law that governs notices in this situation. Instead, your Lease (either oral or written) should stipulate the type of notice, and the...

How do I get my sibling to properly execute our fathers will?

There are basically four kinds of Deeds in Texas, of which a Special Warranty Deed is a variant. All Deeds are used to transfer interests in real...

I was invited to move to Texas by a female friend. I stayed at her house for about 6 months. Now she wants 30000 dollars to get

New laws were passed in Texas that became effective last year to address this issue. Go to your nearest Justice of the Peace Court, and request a...

What documentation should I get to sell abandoned property legally?

Texas law allows you to dispose of abandoned property, but that is only after three years has elapsed. See TPC 72:...

Can we put land up for collateral for a construction loan on land that is owned by siblings with undivided interest?

There is no impediment in Texas law prohibiting owners of undivided interests from using their real estate as loan collateral. Lenders may look for...

I am guessing that "sub to" means "subject to." You don't transfer a Deed; you transfer property by using a Warranty Deed that is made specifically...

Do you do "subject to" deed transfers and closings? How familiar are you with Rent to own" closings? I am a real estate investor

Hi Mike. I believe you will find that many attorneys have the experience you seek in residential and commercial settings. As well, you might...

What is statue of limitations on a signed notarized property deed in Texas?

There is no statute of limitations regarding recordation of an executed, notarized (or witnessed) Deed. It can be filed in the local Official...

Yes. You have identified the #1 risk in seller-financed: what happens if the buyer doesn't pay? Even if you obtain a personal guaranty, it sounds...