Lease Agreements

The rental lease agreements (or lease) governs the entire rental relationship from a financial and legal standpoint. This includes the amount of rent, when it’s due, and how to pay it; how many people can live in the apartment, including rules for subletting; what each party’s duties are, and what to do if either party […]

Security Deposits

What to know about Security Deposits Most residential leases and rental agreements in Texas require a security deposit. When leasing a home, the standard deposit is approximately equal to a months rent. Below is a summary of the Texas landlord-tenant laws that cover the use and return of security deposits. Does Texas law limit how […]

Repairs & Maintenance

Repairs and Maintenance What to know about Repairs & Maintenance. The difference between a happy and an unhappy tenant can simply be how long it takes to have a service man out to the property to fix broken pipes.  For the landlord it may be stressful due to the cost of it, however imagine being […]

Tenant Rights

Tenant Rights Tenant Rights are highly important to adhere to. Whether you are looking to rent an apartment or house, need help understanding the landlord-tenant law, or are involved in a landlord-tenant dispute – this section will get you up to speed. The following articles will help you understand your rights as a tenant, how […]

Beware of Rental Scams

  How Do Rental Scams Work? Rental Scams are real and a burdensome to our communities. If someone is ask you to send them money via Western Union, Prepaid Visa Card or Moneygram.  Or maybe the party is stating they live out of state, so they are unable to show you the property.  But the […]