Politics
Texas landlords will have to disclose flood risk to renters. That’s one of 23 new laws going into effect Jan. 1
Posted on · Other new laws include transparency for long-term care facilities and trademark protections for restaurants.
Tag: tenants
Housing
Conditions For Houston Renters Were Tough In 2019. The Pandemic Only Made It Worse
Posted on · Houston-area renters saw a growing gap between median home sales price and household income in 2019, according to a new report from Rice University -- a trend likely made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.
National
Texas Judge Rules Federal Eviction Moratorium Unconstitutional. Lawyers And Advocates Disagree On What That Means For Tenants
Posted on · The judge opted against issuing an injunction that would block the federal ban on evictions, instead signaling that he expected the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to withdraw its moratorium.
Houston Matters
What You Should Know Before Signing an Apartment Lease
Posted on · New Houstonians and renters whose leases are up in the fall may be apartment hunting these days. While demand is consistently high here, there are lots of apartment developments to explore. The real challenge â finding an apartment with the amenities you want, at the price you want, in the location you want, when you […]