In the U.S., e-commerce sales represent almost 10% of all retail sales. This estimate is expected to rise by nearly 15% every year. If you’re selling anything in 2019, you’re likely doing it on the Internet. The businesses that aren’t don’t stand a chance. You might think that e-commerce transactions are the same as regular business transactions,…
You are moving to a new place, and you need all the money you have to buy new furnishings, hook up the cable, and buy food for the house-warming party. You kept your old place in great condition, so you can expect to get your security deposit back right away to pay for all of…
Have you called, written, or even visited your landlord’s office and still can’t get your deposit back? Landlord problems get handled in Texas small claims court (formally known as the justice court). It’s a court that allows you to sue for up to $10,000 to settle a dispute. How do you file a claim in…
The city of College Station, Texas, has the largest percentage of renters nationwide, with around 60% of its population living on rental properties. Many other parts of Texas have similar demographics. If you’re among the many landlords who own or manage these properties, it’s essential to know what the law says about security deposits. Keep…
You’re on the move. You have a new place, cleaned the old one, and now all you need is to wait for your security deposit check to arrive at your new address. Thirty days pass – the legal timeframe for returning deposits – and nothing. Then, you find out your landlord won’t return your security…
Nothing in life is guaranteed. When you decide to create revenue by renting out a property you do so knowing there are risks. To curtail risks you install precautions like developing a rental agreement and requesting a security deposit. According to Forbes, a rental agreement or lease “gives the tenant the right to live in…
Moving into a new home is typically tiring, chaotic and can be a bit expensive. The last thing you want to do is miss out on money that could have been saved somewhere in the process. Don’t let this be the case with receiving a return of your security deposit if you decide to move…
On Average, 40 million American families move to a new home every year. And Texas is one of the top three states in the country with the highest amount of moves. Moving is already stressful, but worrying about whether or not you’ll get your security deposit back can add a whole other level. We’ve put…
In many parts of the US, specifically in Texas, rental rates are going up and homeowner rates are going down. In fact, in the last decade, 135,639 more people have started to rent units in Austin alone. In rental situations, tenants and landlords have certain rights regarding security deposits. Usually, a tenant will have to…
Have you ever been excited about a great deal, only to arrive at the store and find out things weren’t as advertised? If so, you might have been the victim of bait and switch advertising. But what exactly is a bait and switch? Is it legal? Is there anything you can do about it? Read…
Imposter scams, identity theft, robocalls, and fake debt collection are just a few of the things consumers have to worry about these days. In 2019 alone, there have been over 120,000 reported cases of identity theft. What’s even worse is when trusted companies deceive their customers on purpose. These incidents are known as deceptive business…
If you’ve recently purchased a property, congratulations! But are you prepared for a property title dispute? While it may surprise you, land title issues are pretty common. Wondering what to keep an eye out to be safe? Here are 9 common land title issues you should anticipate. 1. Survey Disputes Boundary disputes are actually rather common. Even if…
