The Notice to Vacate: Why It Comes Before an Eviction
Few parts of owning rental property are more uncomfortable than asking a tenant to leave. Even when the reason is clear, such as unpaid...
Keeping Communication Records Without Overcomplicating It
Landlords often hear that they should keep better records and picture a filing system designed for a law office. That is not necessary. A...
The Legal Risk of Casual Promises to Tenants
Most casual promises do not sound important when they are made. A tenant points out a dripping faucet during a walkthrough and you say...
How to Communicate Entry Requests Professionally
Entry requests are one of those routine property management tasks that can become unnecessarily tense when the communication is sloppy. A landlord may have...
When Should a Landlord Put It in Writing?
A good Texas landlord does not need to turn every conversation into a legal memo. But there are plenty of moments when a quick...
