Texas allows for a tenant to repair certain conditions and to deduct the cost for those repairs from their rent.  However, there is a long list of conditions and exceptions that a tenant must be aware of before the remedy is effective.  A Texas Real Estate Attorney or Landlord/Tenant Attorney can help you in this...Read More

An Adverse Possession or Real Estate Lawyer in Texas can help explain the law of adverse possession in Texas.  Adverse possession in Texas is controlled by statute, but as with any statute, case law helps understand how courts apply the law.  Dupuy v Dicks was decided in 1919, but still has some interesting takeaways.  This...Read More

Effective 2017, the Texas Legislature made changes to the pre-suit notice requirements for first party cases against insurers. This is a brief checklist of requirements under the Texas Insurance Code. It appears that the changes are limited to weather-related occurrences, but most commentators agree that it is wise to follow the procedures in all cases...Read More

From time to time, consumer lawyers in Houston must deal with subrogation claims from their insurers.  This can result when an insured has received some reimbursement from a loss from an insurer, but seeks further reimbursement from someone who has harmed them.  For example, an insured might have a total loss for a vehicle worth $30,000.00. ...Read More