Can You Ban Holiday Decorations?
Every December, the same debate flares up in rental communities: how much holiday cheer is too much? One resident’s charming front-door wreath is another...
Legal Lowdown: IRS Audit Triggers: How Landlords Can Avoid Them
Tax season can be stressful for any landlord, but knowing what might trigger an IRS audit can make all the difference. While audits are...
Legal Lowdown: Depreciation Recapture—What Happens When You Sell?
If you’ve been a landlord in Texas for a while, you’ve probably gotten familiar with the sweet side of depreciation. As we covered in...
Legal Lowdown: Handling Repairs vs. Improvements for Tax Purposes
If you’ve ever wondered whether fixing that leaky faucet or upgrading the kitchen countertops counts as a repair or an improvement, you’re not alone....
Landlord Legal Lowdown: Depreciation Basics Every Landlord Should Know
If you read our recent feature, Landlord Legal Lowdown: Understanding Depreciation Rules for Texas Rentals, you already know that depreciation is one of the...
