A commercial lease, also called a commercial lease agreement, is a contract between a landlord (the owner of commercial property) and a tenant (the person or business that will lease commercial property). A commercial lease agreement outlines the rights, responsibilities, and contractual obligations of the landlord and the tenant. The terms of a commercial lease [...]
If you are planning to start or are going to be involved in a construction project, it is extremely important to have an experienced Austin construction attorney on your side. Due to the complex nature of construction projects and the number of investments involved, even the smallest mistakes by any of the parties involved can [...]
When you are behind on your mortgage payments, you might be worried about the possibility of losing your home to foreclosure. Under Texas law, if you fail to make your payments, your mortgage company has the right to initiate the foreclosure process and take possession of your home without any judicial intervention whatsoever. With [...]
Facing criminal charges in Texas can be an extremely stressful experience – especially for first-time offenders. Depending on the severity of the charges you are facing, you might be concerned about the possibility of paying hefty fines, serving time in jail, losing your livelihood, and your reputation getting deeply damaged. The fact is that just [...]
Commercial real estate transactions in Texas can be quite complicated in nature – largely due to the sheer number of regulations and laws that are to be adhered to by the parties involved. Any non-compliance or violation on your part can not only compromise your rights and interests but also lead to hefty penalties. Correlating [...]
If you are planning to sell your house, you might be wondering whether you should hire a real estate lawyer to guide you through the process. While you are not legally obligated to hire a real estate attorney to sell your house in Texas, it might still be in your best interest. In this post, [...]
As a commercial landlord, when you rent out your property to someone, you expect them to abide by the terms of the lease agreement. There are times when the tenant might fail to comply with the lease terms and break the lease without any justifiable reason. If and when it happens, you need to be [...]
A joint venture – commonly referred to as JV – is an arrangement wherein two or more individuals or businesses join forces to achieve a common goal. Each individual or business entity associated with the joint venture is required to contribute their assets, manpower, technical expertise, or other resources in order to achieve the goal. [...]
When you get a loan to purchase a property, you enter into a contract with the lender and agree to repay the loan in accordance with the payment schedule spelled out in said contract. If you fail to do so, the lender has the right to seize your property and sell it to a third [...]
A limited liability partnership – commonly abbreviated as LLP – is a business structure wherein two or more people form a partnership and work together while limiting their personal liability to their investment in the business. In this post, we have answered the most commonly asked questions about limited liability partnerships in Texas. How Does [...]