If your neighbor’s tree encroaches on the property you are renting, do you have the legal right to trim the branches? According to Texas...

The Texas Real Estate Commission met November 7 and approved changes to several forms, effective Feb. 1, 2023. Visit trec.texas.gov for...

The Pet Agreement (TXR 2004) pertains to all pets that the tenant keeps on the property, including in the yard. This means that even a...

Think of the Texas REALTORS® Legal Department, and you probably think of the Legal Hotline. Attorneys average 97 calls per weekday and...

Can my unlicensed assistant ask consumers who contact my office whether they are represented by another broker? Yes, but keep in mind...

When you provide a client with a list of inspectors, you can use Inspector Information (TXR 2506). The form states that while your...

The 86th Texas Legislature adjourned May 27, so what happened? The next Texas REALTORS® Legal Series webinar at 10 a.m. on June 26 will...

by Chad Wenzelspratt & Lee Santos There are risks associated with giving advice beyond what you are licensed to do. Here is a real-life...

Texas REALTORS® provides members exclusive access to Spanish translations of commonly used forms for informational purposes. While only...

A seller received two offers at about the same time. He wants to counter both. May he do so? It's not a good idea to do so because the...

If you’re the property manager for several properties owned by the same landlord, you don’t have to execute a property management...

See if you understand how these five situations affect the use of the seller’s disclosure notice. Watch the 55-second video. #disclosure...

We often receive questions about the proper way to establish an intermediary relationship. If a broker plans to represent both the...

REALTORS sometimes ask if they can “bring a terminated contract back to life.” For example, if a buyer paid her option fee and provided...

A seller isn't required to disclose if a suicide occurred in a home or that a sex offender lives nearby. However, a seller might want to...

Are you starting the new year as a new license holder? Or have you added a few agents to your brokerage who you need to train? These are...

The Texas REALTORS® Legal Department created model addenda and model policies to help you reduce your risk of being subject to copyright...

The Texas Real Estate Commission met on November 15. Here are rule changes relevant to your business. Adopted changes to 535.2, Broker...

Some landowners in Texas cannot access their landlocked property from a public road without crossing over private property owned by...

By Chad Wenzelspratt, Lee Santos E&O Case Study: When the Well Water Isn’t Enough A real estate agent listed a home that received its...