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 call a rental their home, when...
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More than 100 million Americans rent their homes. And it’s estimated that approximately one million individuals are evicted each year. As a landlord, you have the ability to evict your tenants, but you must have a lawful reason to do so. 5 Reason...
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In Texas, both landlords and tenants have rights under the law. That’s why it’s usually best to put the terms of your lease in writing, so that everything is as clear as possible. If problems do arise, you’ll be able to look to your lease to he...
Read MoreOf all the issues that can crop up between a landlord and a tenant, there is no question that rent payments are one of the most common. Sometimes, a tenant withholds rent payments for a valid reason, like a dangerous condition that has gone unrepaire...
Read MoreIn 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. ...
Read MoreThe 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 manag...
Read MoreIn 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 la...
Read MoreLandlords 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 h...
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A 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...
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Leases 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 ...
Read MoreVehicle-to-everything technology, referred to as V2X, has incredible potential to make our roads safer. It also sounds like it may be too good to be true. There are many roadblocks to tackle before the use of V2X can be widespread. The U.S. Departme...
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are among the most devastating injuries you can receive. They also commonly can result from car accidents and are often complex and life-altering. The impact of a brain injury can extend far beyond the initial medi...
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