Category: Landlord-tenant Matters
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What Are Your Landlord Responsibilities in Texas
Read more: What Are Your Landlord Responsibilities in TexasIn the current, tight housing market both tenants and landlords question what obligations and rights they have when temperatures drop. Winters have become more unpredictable, colder and wetter across Texas, adding to landlords’ compliance duties. Seasonal changes put both landlords and tenants on heightened alert…
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Bad Faith Is Also a Tenant-Landlord Issue
Read more: Bad Faith Is Also a Tenant-Landlord IssueThe matter of bad faith is most commonly discussed in terms of insurance policies on this blog. Bad faith actions, however, leak into various other aspects of Texans’ lives. This includes in the lives of landlords and tenants. For instance, the management of a rental…
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Avoiding Landlord-Tenant Issues Starts During House Hunt
Read more: Avoiding Landlord-Tenant Issues Starts During House HuntIn the current, tight rental market in most major cities across the country, renters must be extra vigilant during their search for a home. You are competing with more and more people who choose to rent, rather than buy, and new construction still lags demand.…
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3 Ways Landlords Can Prevent Problems Before They Occur
Read more: 3 Ways Landlords Can Prevent Problems Before They OccurLandlords can take certain steps to prevent problems before they occur—or at least to minimize the impact. It’s hard to prevent trouble completely, but there is a great deal you can do to protect your interests. The lawyers at The Fell Law Firm have put…
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Bad Landlord? 5 Warning Signs You Should Look Out For
Read more: Bad Landlord? 5 Warning Signs You Should Look Out ForA bad landlord can make your daily life miserable. You can experience poor maintenance and unsafe conditions. You might even face unlawful eviction. How can you avoid landlords like this? Here are some clues that a landlord may be cutting corners and violating the law.…
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The power of a paper trail in a landlord-tenant lease
Read more: The power of a paper trail in a landlord-tenant leaseLeases of property in Texas, such as a house or apartment, are very common. When problems arise and either party is unhappy, a landlord-tenant issue may head to court. When that happens, a tenant will want pre-existing proofs of what the arrangement was, to support…
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College students and renting: 4 things parents should know
Read more: College students and renting: 4 things parents should knowIf your child is preparing to head off to college in the coming weeks, he or she is not the only one feeling some pressure and excitement. As a parent of a college, you also have a lot to think about and worry about, whether…
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Why landlords do not return security deposits
Read more: Why landlords do not return security depositsTo move into an apartment, you often must give your landlord a security deposit. After all, the landlord feels safer renting out property if he or she has money ready to deal with extensive damage. However, tenants do not always get their security deposits back.…
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Know your rights if your HOA crosses a line
Read more: Know your rights if your HOA crosses a lineBeing a part of a Homeowners’ Association can come with several benefits. You may have less to worry about in terms of maintenance and neighborhood disputes, and there may be many amenities you would not have access to if you lived outside an association. However,…
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3 common reasons tenants sue landlords
Read more: 3 common reasons tenants sue landlordsRenting a property should be a mutually beneficial agreement between two respectful parties. Often, though, one party acts in a way that complicates this. A violation of the terms of the lease or simply personal discord might motivate an escalating conflict. In some cases, these…
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Signs your landlord is breaking the law
Read more: Signs your landlord is breaking the lawLiving in an apartment or rented home should be a trouble-free experience. Landlords are a positive presence if they keep the place up and stay in contact about changes. But some may look for a way to charge more or keep money to which they…
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Tenant, grocer clash over closing of store
Read more: Tenant, grocer clash over closing of storeCommercial leases are in place to provide critical guidance to landlords and tenants. These agreements should be clear and enforceable, as any inconsistencies, vague terms or missing information can spark disputes later on. For instance, Texas-based grocer Whole Foods is involved in a dispute regarding…
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