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 [..]
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 [..]
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 [..]
