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Learn how Texas SB 1734 creates additional processes for challenging forged deeds, fraudulent liens, and suspicious property filings that may create clouded title and ownership disputes.

    What To Do If a Forged Deed Is Recorded Against Your Texas Property  Finding out that a forged deed has been recorded against your Texas property is alarming—and it can feel overwhelming. The good news is that Texas law treats forged deeds as serious problems, and there a...

Imagine searching Texas county records for your property, only to discover a forged deed transferring your home or land to someone else without your consent. In Texas, a forged deed can become part of the public record before anyone notices—making it critical to understand how this ...

For most Texas homebuyers, sellers, and property owners, “lis pendens” is a term they only encounter when a real estate dispute or title issue has already surfaced.   Understanding what it means and what options may be available can dictate how you navigate your next steps.    ...

Distressed property in Texas can offer opportunity—but also hidden title risks. Learn what investors should evaluate before bidding at foreclosure auctions.

Texas does not have a unified short-term rental (STR) law. The absence of a statewide framework introduces nuance and jurisdiction-specific interpretation, contributing to a significant number of investor disputes.  Without a statewide framework, the rules governing your Airbnb or VRBO prope...

Owning multiple properties is common for Texas investors, but keeping a close eye on each one can be difficult. When a property isn't actively monitored, it can create opportunities for bad actors to record unauthorized documents.  In many cases, investors do not discover that a fraudulent d...

Texas is a highly active market for real estate investments, and with that comes a high volume of renovation projects, value-add acquisitions, and fix-and-flip transactions. If you are active in this space, a mechanics lien is a legal issue you may encounter — either as a risk on a property you o...

A seller backed out of your Texas real estate contract. Here is what the TREC default provisions say about earnest money, specific performance, and other remedies that may be available to buyers.

A new bipartisan housing bill aims to increase supply, reduce regulatory delays, and limit institutional investor activity. Here’s what it could mean for Texas real estate markets.

Unreleased liens and mortgages are a common cause of delayed closings in Texas real estate. Learn what Schedule C of your title commitment means and what Texas home buyers should review before closing day.

Title issues like existing easements are common in Texas real estate transactions. Learn what Schedule B exceptions mean before closing

Short-term rental dispute in Texas? Learn when a co-owner can force the sale of an Airbnb property and how Texas partition law affects short-term rental investments.

 Can a co-owner force a property sale in Texas? Learn how a partition lawsuit leads to a court-ordered sale, receivership, and how costs affect your proceeds. 

Did you pay more for a jointly owned property in Texas? Learn how partition law handles unequal contributions, down payments, and repair reimbursements. 

Facing a co-owner property dispute in Texas? Learn how a partition lawsuit can force a sale or divide property under Chapter 23.

Learn how Texas HB 4063 addresses title greenmail, removes invalid memorandums of contract, and creates a new affidavit process to clear residential titles.

Facing a Texas DTPA real estate claim? Learn how misrepresentation, reliance, and producing cause are litigated—and what defenses may limit liability.

Learn how the Texas DTPA applies to real estate disputes, what “consumer” status really means, and how misrepresentation or silence can trigger treble damage.

Texas Property Code Chapter 22 governs Trespass to Try Title actions, the exclusive legal process for resolving competing ownership and possession claims in Texas real estate disputes.

Learn the difference and relationship between Texas Chain of Title, Clouded Title, and the remedies- Quiet Title and Trespass to Try Title

Learn what a clouded title in Texas is and how it impacts the sale or refinance of your home. This segways into Quiet Title or Trespass to Try Title—clear paths to resolving ownership disputes.

Withheld contractor payment and now facing legal action in Texas? Learn the critical steps property owners should take to defend against lawsuits and liens.

A contractor dispute can derail a Texas investment fast. Learn what Texas investors must do in the first days after a contractor's breach to protect evidence, payments, and lien rights.

Dallas homebuyer, suspect your realtor hid foundation or water damage? Learn about DTPA claims, breach of fiduciary duty, and how our attorneys litigate failure-to-disclose cases.