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Why Commercial Tenants in Texas Should Prioritize Rent Payment, Even in Disputes
In Texas, commercial leases are governed by strict contractual obligations. As a commercial tenant, you may feel justified in withholding rent due to various grievances, such as unresolved maintenance issues or alleged breaches of the lease by the landlord. However, failing to pay rent—even when you believe you have a legitimate reason—can have severe consequences under Texas law.
Commercial Tenant Abandonment: When the Landlord says “Wait, I just talked to them yesterday…”
My first experience with commercial abandonment was a double default. At a building in a tech corridor was a software developer who was developing a
Protect Your Investment: Why Legal Review of Commercial Leases Matters
When engaging in commercial property transactions, whether leasing, selling, or entering into brokerage agreements, it is crucial to have all contracts reviewed by a legal professional. These contracts are often complex and outline obligations that can have significant financial and operational consequences.
My Neighbor’s Tree Branches, or Bushes Overhang on my Property. What Can I Do?
Trees can enhance the beauty of any neighborhood, but they can also cause conflicts, especially when branches overhang a neighbor’s property. In Texas, knowing your rights and responsibilities when dealing with tree branches that cross property lines is crucial to avoid legal disputes.
The Power of Mediation in Commercial Lease Disputes
While most people believe that litigation is go-to method for resolving such disputes, many leases state that litigation must not proceed until an Alternative Dispute Resolution method has been tried. One of these ADRs is mediation.
Grounds for Residential Eviction in Texas
Someone is living in residential property you own, perhaps a tenant under a lease but perhaps not, and you want to get them out. The question is: do you have a valid basis to evict?
Avoid the Trap: Substandard Leases for Texas Residential Landlords
The Internet can do or provide ANYTHING, especially in this Age of AI-Right? Well, maybe.. and if you’re a Landlord, maybe not. It’s tempting to grab a Zillow lease to use for your residence leasing because, its either cheap or free. But like many things, this free lunch will soon get expensive if you have any issues with your tenant.
Emotional Support Animals
We have all heard the internet rumors about someone boarding a plane with an emotional support monkey, turkey, or other strange animal and the person welding such an animal demanding that they are protected under Federal Law.
Commercial Lock-Outs of Tenants
In the web of business relationships, the dynamics between commercial landlords and tenants can be fraught with complexities. One such contentious issue that often arises is the practice of landlords locking out tenants.
