The Landlord’s agent LOVES it when you contact them directly about leasing office space. If you aren’t represented by a tenant’s agent (a commercial real estate agent that works for you, the lessee), not only will the landlord’s agent reap in double commission, they will get you to agree to unfavorable terms.
Thus, if you [...]

In commercial leases, Texas courts have held that a ‘warranty of suitability’ applies to all commercial real estate leases. This means that any latent defects in the building and land are the responsibility of the landlord, even if the tenant is contractually obligated to repair the premises. The theory is that the commercial [...]

The Texas Uniform Condominium Act (”TUCA”) provides developers with some protection from anti-condominium municipalities and counties. Under TUCA, Texas municipalities and counties are prevented from using zoning, subdivision, building, or land use law, codes, ordinances, or regulations to prohibit condominiums from being developed. Also, a local authority may not impose any requirement on [...]