This April marks the 50th anniversary since the Fair Housing Act was signed into law by Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968. The Fair Housing Act was historic legislation that expanded on previous laws by prohibiting housing discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, and (as amended) disability and family status. The goal of [..]
Intruders and unauthorized “guests” constitute perhaps the most significant threat to apartment community safety and security, because they arrive without a landlord’s knowledge and screening.[1] Fortunately, ensuring that only authorized people visit your apartment community is not out of your control. Landlords can control who visits their property by implementing a tailored parking policy and [..]
The abandonment process can be a quick and inexpensive way for a landlord to regain legal possession of leased property after a tenant vacates without formally surrendering the unit. However, it can also become a lengthy and expensive nightmare when done incorrectly. Too often we see landlords sued by tenants, because the landlord failed to [..]
HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Notice to Vacate – Optional or Required? Required. Landlords must deliver a notice to vacate prior to filing an eviction.[1] When Can I Deliver the Notice to Vacate? Day after Rent is Due. Landlords can deliver a notice to vacate on the day after rent is due, if evicting for [..]
When a tenant vacates the leased premises prior to the end of their lease, the landlord is often left with two key questions: 1) what am I required to do next, and 2) how can I collect? Even when your tenant skips, you still need to prepare a security deposit accounting. The Texas Property Code [..]
On June 13, 2015 Governor Gregg Abbot signed House Bill 910, better known as the “open carry” law, which became effective on January 1, 2016. The law authorizes individuals with a concealed hand gun license to openly carry their handguns. Many landlords have asked if and how they can prohibit handguns from being carried on [..]
