by Scott Alagood | May 27, 2018 | Business, Real Estate
Premises Liability Of prime importance to property owners and occupiers (tenants) is liability for damages to persons or property which occur on the owner’s or occupier’s property. Ownership or control of the premises upon which the damages occurred by itself will not...
by Scott Alagood | May 27, 2018 | Real Estate
The Texas Timeshare Act Timeshares have been and continue to be a popular method to secure affordable vacation destinations. For timeshare properties located in or offered for sale in Texas, Texas Property Code Chapter 221, also known as the “Texas Timeshare Act”...
by Scott Alagood | Sep 18, 2017 | Real Estate, Uncategorized
In Texas, a lease of land grants the lessee an actual estate in the real property made up of the specific rights granted. Depending on the type of rights granted to a lessee, the express terms of the grant may be affected by numerous state laws, including statutes,...
by Scott Alagood | Mar 16, 2017 | News/Articles, Real Estate
It should be noted that Texas history is filled with citizens from other states and countries moving to Texas to escape debt and not so friendly debt collection laws, including in some instances, debtor’s prison. For example, William B. Travis avoided arrest in...
by Scott Alagood | Aug 21, 2016 | News/Articles, Real Estate
Texas Water Rights by R. Scott Alagood According to the Texas Water Development Board (“TWDB”), Texas’ population is expected to increase from approximately 29.5 million to 51 million between 2020 and 2070. Tex. Water Dev. Bd., 2017 State Water Plan (May 19,...
by Scott Alagood | May 20, 2016 | Real Estate
There are two types of protests normally available to a homestead exempted property owner: (1) determination of the appraised value of the property; and (2) unequal appraisal of the owner’s property. The first protest type is what is says it is, that the property...
by Scott Alagood | Mar 18, 2016 | Real Estate
The State of Texas’ power to tax does not come from the U.S. or Texas Constitution. It is an inherent power associated with the sovereignty of the state. On the other hand, the taxing power of Texas counties, cities, and school districts is solely derived from the...
by Scott Alagood | Nov 15, 2015 | Real Estate
Fluctuating Work Week By: R. Scott Alagood Employers trying to find alternatives to the traditional 9-to-5, 40 hour work week may want to consider a fluctuating work week schedule. A fluctuating work week schedule may lessen the financial burdens of...
by Scott Alagood | Jul 13, 2015 | Real Estate
Unfortunately, many homeowners have experienced the effects of hailstorms on the roof of their homes. For many an unsuspecting owner, a nice man will show up at their door touting his company’s ability to quickly repair the roof for the insurance proceeds and...
