The after acquired title doctrine states that if a grantor purports to convey ownership of real property to which he does not have legal title at the time of the conveyance, but later acquires that title, it automatically vests in the grantee. The doctrine of after acquired title stretches back over a century in Texas real […]

  Deed restrictions are typically used by developers to control uses of a property and preserve value. If a restriction is properly recorded, thereby providing notice to subsequent purchasers, it will run with the land and apply to future owners. It is important to remember that not all properly recorded restrictions are enforceable. For example, […]

The legal doctrine of adverse possession allows someone who is not the record title holder of real property to assert ownership of that property. Adverse possession prioritizes the use and cultivation of real estate as a public policy in Texas. The basic elements of an adverse possession claim in Texas are: (1) actual possession of […]