Author: Fell Law Firm
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Late Rent: 3 Tips for Getting Your Tenants to Pay on Time
Read more: Late Rent: 3 Tips for Getting Your Tenants to Pay on TimeIn Texas, unpaid rent is the number one reason that landlords evict tenants. Evictions, called “forcible entry and detainer” or “forcible detainer” lawsuits in our state, can be time-consuming and costly. While eviction is possible with the right lawyer on your side, we believe it’s…
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Acting in Bad Faith: Tactics Insurance Companies Use to Delay Claims
Read more: Acting in Bad Faith: Tactics Insurance Companies Use to Delay ClaimsYour insurance company has a legal obligation to compensate you fairly in the event of property damage, a health issue or another unforeseen circumstance. But all too often insurance companies put their bottom line ahead of the law. They find reasons to delay claims unfairly…
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Steps to Take After Water Damages Your Commercial Property
Read more: Steps to Take After Water Damages Your Commercial PropertyWhen you own commercial property, an emergency such as water damage can stop business in its tracks. Whether it’s due to a flood, a burst pipe or a major leak, water damage isn’t something to take lightly. 4 Steps to Take Immediately Following Water Damage…
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Back-to-School Safety Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents
Read more: Back-to-School Safety Tips for Avoiding Car AccidentsIt’s that time of year again where families start sending their kids back to school. Whether you’re preparing for the first day or have already started the new year, it’s important to take time to refresh your safety tip knowledge to avoid car accidents in…
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What to Do When a Tenant Vandalizes Your Rental Property on Purpose
Read more: What to Do When a Tenant Vandalizes Your Rental Property on PurposeNormal wear and tear, even the occasional mishap, is expected when you rent out your property. Rental agreements should be designed to account for these issues without undo fuss. Things get more complicated, however, when a tenant harms your property intentionally. Vandalism by a tenant…
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4 Common Reasons for Car Accident Claim Denials
Read more: 4 Common Reasons for Car Accident Claim DenialsAfter a car accident, it is important to understand that the insurance company is not on your side. Whether it is your insurer or another driver’s insurer, these are businesses which will fight to pay you as little as possible. If they can get away…
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Why You Should Always See a Doctor After Any Car Accident
Read more: Why You Should Always See a Doctor After Any Car AccidentA hundred questions run through your mind in the seconds after an auto accident. What just happened? Am I ok? What about my passengers? Where is the other driver? How badly am I hurt? What do I do now? If you are still able to…
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Commercial Insurance and Water Damage: Is My Business Covered?
Read more: Commercial Insurance and Water Damage: Is My Business Covered?A study performed by The Hartford, one of the country’s largest insurance companies, showed the most common and most costly types of insurance claims affecting businesses. Water damage ranked number two on that list, outranked only by burglary and theft. Water damage also came in…
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With Storm Season Here, Texans Should Know Insurance Truths
Read more: With Storm Season Here, Texans Should Know Insurance TruthsPeople all across the country, and here in Texas specifically, see the segments every night on the evening news. Severe weather causes damage all over this time of year. Tornadoes, heavy rain, strong winds and hail create dangerous conditions—and storm damage to people’s property. Just…
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Are Sweaty Conditions in a Rental the Landlord’s Problem?
Read more: Are Sweaty Conditions in a Rental the Landlord’s Problem?One of the perks of living in Dallas is the weather. Sunshine is our loyal friend, most of the time. There is such a thing as too hot, particularly when we are trying to cool off in the shade of our homes. For those who…
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What You Shouldn’t Do After a Car Accident
Read more: What You Shouldn’t Do After a Car AccidentA reportable car accident occurred every 59 seconds in Texas in 2017, according to a state crash statistics. Out of these accidents, one person was injured every two minutes and four seconds. With statistics like this, it’s likely that most Texans will be involved in…
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Commercial Insurance Claim Denial: How to Fight Back
Read more: Commercial Insurance Claim Denial: How to Fight BackWhen you purchase commercial insurance to protect your business, you expect to be able to rely on your coverage. Through fire, flood, theft or other damaging events, your insurance policy is a contract you should trust. What happens when your commercial insurance company decides to…
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