I have a judgement against me & lien on my home but cannot locate the person I owe. How can I remove the lien so I can refinance

In Texas, a person's homestead is exempt from creditor's liens, in most circumstances. A case called Tarrant Bank v. MIller provides significant...

Can an ex-husband sell a house when the wife's name is not on the deed to the home but is still on the mortgage?

If the divorce decree provided that ownership of the home would vest in husband, and wife would be divested of title, and sometimes bootstrapped by...

Familiarize yourself with Sec. 92 of the Texas Property Code to understand your rights with regard to breaking a lease.

Do I need an attorney to take landlord to court for violation of section 92?

I would closely read every word of Sec. 92 of the Texas Property Code and take note of all the notices and other procedures required to...

What does the Constable do in mclennon county , Texas?

Constables also keep the peace and oversee/supervise an eviction or similar proceeding only if a court order has called for the eviction to take...

This could depend on whether it is a townhome regime or a true 4-plex, but typically if an owner lives in only a portion of the property, they can...

We are supposed to be closing on the 14th of this month.

Your summary states that you haven't received the option money; has the title company received the Earnest Money? If not, then the buyer is in...

Are we (homeowner) responsible for total cost of work performed by contractor when original agreement had more work to be done?

I agree with Mr. Newton. Contractor would be responsible for finishing the initial agreed upon work for the agreed upon price. As for the...

Is a home seller required to give an answer once they provide a disclosure notice and I've made an offer on the home?

An offer on real estate is not enforceable until a written contract is signed by all parties. Absent special facts, an offeror cannot force an...

What is a quitclaim deed

Despite what you may be advised, the proper document to convey title to real estate is a warranty deed, not a quitclaim deed. I would not recommend...