Browsing: Property Law

The Homeowners Association (HOA) statute, Section 209.006 of the Texas Property Code, governs the process by which an HOA may enter a homeowner’s…

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681, governs the use of credit reports in tenant screening. Homeowners and landlords are affected…

The landlord-tenant law, specifically Section 42.51 of the Texas Property Code, governs the conditions under which a landlord can keep a tenant’s…

The Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982, specifically Section 342, governs deeds of trust. Homeowners in all 50 states are affected…

The Uniform Easement Act, Section 2, defines an easement as a nonpossessory interest in land that allows one party to use another’s property for a…

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, governs landlord-tenant relationships, including rent charges. Homeowners and tenants are affected by this…

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, regulates homeowners associations (HOAs) to ensure compliance with federal housing laws. Homeowners, tenants,…

The Rent Control Law, Section 2203, governs the terms under which a tenant can stay after a lease expires. This law affects tenants and landlords in…

The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) of 1974, 12 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq., governs the use of title insurance in real estate transactions….

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, governs landlord-tenant relationships, including security deposit charges. Homeowners and tenants are…