This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the major Texas eviction reforms taking effect January 1, 2026. Explore how Senate Bill 38 streamlines the legal process by barring unrelated tenant counterclaims and authorizes the use of email notices for the first time. They also provide an in-depth look at the brand-new summary disposition procedure that allows landlords to evict tenants without a trial. Finally, the duo analyzes the aggressive new "Squatter Law," whic...
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This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the major Texas eviction reforms taking effect January 1, 2026. Explore how Senate Bill 38 streamlines the legal process by barring unrelated tenant counterclaims and authorizes the use of email notices for the first time. They also provide an in-depth look at the brand-new summary disposition procedure that allows landlords to evict tenants without a trial. Finally, the duo analyzes the aggressive new "Squatter Law," whic...
Resolving Small Disputes, Objecting to Liens When Buying & AI Math Not Mathing
Weekly Docket
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2 months ago
Resolving Small Disputes, Objecting to Liens When Buying & AI Math Not Mathing
This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they discuss strategies for collecting small debts, such as $5,500 owed by a General Contractor, exploring the "small dollar demand letter bluff" and the option of DIY JP Court actions. They also address a critical real estate legal question: what a buyer should do when there are liens on Schedule C of the Title Commitment for a home purchase, including the right to object and the seller's obligation to cure. Finally, they rant about the ...
Weekly Docket
This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the major Texas eviction reforms taking effect January 1, 2026. Explore how Senate Bill 38 streamlines the legal process by barring unrelated tenant counterclaims and authorizes the use of email notices for the first time. They also provide an in-depth look at the brand-new summary disposition procedure that allows landlords to evict tenants without a trial. Finally, the duo analyzes the aggressive new "Squatter Law," whic...
