Many landlords think they are allowed to enter their tenants’ homes whenever they want. But is this even legal? Let’s find out. Landlords in Texas may not enter your home unless you allow the entry or the terms of your lease permit them. In Texas, a landlord may enter a tenant’s home without consent under

There are a lot of misconceptions about landlord-tenant law. Many people believe that a landlord can evict a tenant for no reason. In Texas, this isn’t always the case. A landlord cannot evict a tenant without just cause. They need a valid reason for wanting to evict a tenant, such as failure to pay rent

Landlords and tenants want to know the same question: can a tenant change the locks without the landlord’s permission? Does it violate the lease agreement? In Texas, a tenant has the right to change the locks on their rental unit if the landlord allows it. However, if the tenant changes the lock without permission, the

Leases are a crucial part of any rental agreement. They protect the interests of both the tenant and the landlord and provide a clear outline of the terms of the agreement. But do leases need to be notarized?  Well, the short answer is no; leases do not need to be notarized to be valid. However,

If you are considering purchasing or selling something, you might have heard about real estate contracts. A real estate contract is a legally binding document that specifies the terms and conditions of the sale of a property between a buyer and a seller. But you might be wondering, what is the effective date of a