There are many statutes that govern the conduct of landlords. Unfortunately, as is often the case with Texas State law, our legislators don’t communicate the law to us and we have no idea if we are even breaking it.

In the past I have used the phrase “Possession is nine tenths of the law.” Whenever you purchase a property that is occupied, that phrase usually kicks in.

The subject of adverse possession is very complicated. I am giving you a layman’s explanation of various aspects of adverse possession.

Whenever you become involved in a transaction whose subject matter you are not familiar with, it is of the utmost importance that you be deali…