An Eviction Case is a lawsuit brought to recover possession of real property, usually by a landlord against a tenant. A claim for rent may be joined with an Eviction Case if the amount of rent due and unpaid is not more than $10,000, including attorney fees, if any, but excluding statutory interest and costs. The Texas Property Code, Chap...
When it comes to managing rental property, it’s easy to underestimate the time and effort involved in ensuring that things run smoothly. Even if you’re lucky enough to find a responsible tenant relatively quickly, you’re still on the hook for a whole host of administrative and maintenance-related tasks—and if ...
Home sales push total dollar volume past record set in 2007 Twenty-nine consecutive months and counting. That’s how long Houston home sales have held to positive territory. Home buyers sent housing inventory levels down to 3.1 months in October compared to 4.4 months one year earlier, but they also contributed to a record total...
What home expenses are tax deductible? Many rental home expenses are tax deductible. Here are some of the most common deductible expenses for rental homes, according to the IRS. You can usually take these write-offs even if the rental home is vacant temporarily. Management fees/Placement feesCleaning and maintenanceRepairsSuppliesHome own...
