Property Forms

Allow a neighbor to have access over your land with this Ingress and Egress Easement and Maintenance Agreement for Texas land owners.

• This form can be used to create an easement for a road to one party's house that runs across adjoining land belonging to a neighbor.
• The landowner (the grantor) grants, sells and conveys to the other party (the grantee) a perpetual, free, continuous and uninterrupted easement to use the easement.
• Neither party will erect any improvements that impair the flow of traffic over the easement.
• The grantee is responsible for maintaining the easement in an all-weather road surface condition.
• The easement is granted solely for the purpose of entering and leaving (ingress and egress), access and maintenance to and from the grantee's property.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.

Texas realty brokers, prepare an Exclusive Right-to-Sell Residential Real Estate Agreement with this easy-to-use template.

• The property seller gives the broker the exclusive right to sell the property. In exchange, the broker will list the property and promote it with potential buyers.
• In addition to the broker's fees, the seller is responsible for paying all closing costs.
• The seller agrees to pay the broker's fee if the seller fails or refuses to sell the property to a qualified buyer identified by the broker, or if the seller breaches the agreement.
• The broker's fee is not payable if the sale cannot be completed through no fault of the seller.
• Any earnest money forfeited by a buyer will be distributed equally between the seller and the broker, provided that the broker's portion does not exceed the agreed commission.
• If the broker shows the property to a buyer represented by the broker, the broker may not disclose confidential information about one party to the other, including how much the party is willing to pay or to accept for the property.
• The seller agrees to refer any inquiries about the sale of the property to the broker.

TX landowners, charge an annual fee for fishermen to fish in the waterways on your land with this Texas Fishing Lease Agreement.

• This Agreement can be used for individual fishermen or for groups and organizations.
• The user can only fish at the times of the year permitted by local, State and federal laws.
• The user's rights to fish on the property are subject to the rights of the landowner and any oil and gas or mineral leases.
• The landowner has the right to limit fishing in any body of water in order to preserve the quality of the fish stock.
• The user must comply with all the landowner's rules and regulations regarding use of the land. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination of the lease.
• The user is prohibited from selling or subleasing its right to fish on the land.
• The landowner has no responsibility for the user's safety or its guests or members, and the user indemnifies and holds the landowner harmless against any claim, loss, cost or damage arising from the user's use of the property.

This Texas Fishing Lease Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and can be easily edited to fit your circumstances.

Transfer title of a real estate property in Texas from two sellers to two buyers with this Texas General Warranty Deed for joint ownership with rights of survivorship.

• This is the type of Warranty Deed that is used to convey a property from one couple (spouses or partners) to another couple, who will live in the property.
• The sellers (grantors) covenant to the buyers (grantees) that they have good and marketable title to the property, they have the legal right and power to transfer the title, and they will defend the grantees' right to possess the property.
• The buyers can take title either as:
  • joint tenants, with rights of survivorship, which means that if one of them dies, title to the property passes to the surviving joint tenant, or
  • community property with rights of survivorship, or
  • community property without rights of survivorship.
• The Warranty Deed includes a Community Property Agreement to be signed by the buyers, if applicable.
• Intended for use only in the State of Texas.

Transfer a Texas real estate property from a seller to a buyer with this easy-to-use General Warranty Deed form.

What is a general warranty deed?

A warranty deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of a real estate property from the seller to the buyer. A general warranty deed provides the buyer with the broadest protection of any form of title deed. 

Covenants of Seller (Grantor)

The seller (the grantor) gives the buyer (the grantee) the following covenants:

• that the grantor has good and marketable title to the property,
• that the grantor has the right and power to transfer the title to the grantee, and
• that the grantor will forever defend the grantee's right to possession of the property.

Format and Legal Jurisdiction

The Warranty Deed form is available as a downloadable legal document in MS Word format. It is intended to be used only in the State of Texas.

Secure the obligations of a corporate tenant (lessee) under a commercial lease with this Texas Guaranty of Commercial Lease.

• This is an unconditional and continuing guaranty.
• The guaranty is given by a principal of the company, such as a shareholder, partner, sole proprietor or some other person with a financial interest in the tenant.
• A guarantee of this type is typically required as an inducement to the landlord (lessor) to sign the lease.
• The guarantor guarantees payment of all rent and other amounts due under the lease, including the payment of legal fees incurred by the landlord in enforcing the terms of the lease.
• This template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to meet your exact needs.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.

Use this downloadable template to prepare a set of Bylaws for a Homeowners Association in the State of Texas.

• The Bylaws govern how the HOA will be operated, including:
  • calling and holding meetings,
  • electing a Board of Directors for the Homeowners Association,
  • appointing the officers,
  • record keeping,
  • the responsibilities of the owners, and
  • all aspects of operating the business of the association.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.

TX landowners, do you let hunters hunt game on your land? Protect your land, your family and yourself with this Texas Hunting Lease Agreement.

This contract template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable. It can be used for individual hunters or for groups and organizations. 

Obligations of Hunters

• Hunters must abide by all state laws and regulations.
• Hunters agree to take proper care of the land.
• Hunters must observe all safety measures regarding fire and other dangers to the land, the residents and other hunters.
• Hunters are responsible for all damage to land, buildings, crops and stock.

Indemnification of Land Owner

Every hunter who uses the land must agree to indemnify and hold the land owner harmless against all claims and actions for loss, damage, injury or death.

Land Owner Required to Obtain License

Note: Texas land owners must obtain a Hunting Lease License from the Department of Parks & Wildlife before they can charge a fee for hunters to access their land.

Jurisdiction and Use of Template

This Hunting Lease Agreement is provided as a downloadable MS Word document and can be reused for each hunting season. The form is intended to be used only in the State of Texas.

If you're leasing a rental unit to a tenant who is a minor (such as a student), have a parent or guardian of the tenant sign this Texas Lease Co-Signer Agreement.

• The co-signer agrees to:
  • allow the landlord to check his or her credit,
  • guarantee the tenant's compliance with the rental agreement,
  • pay the rent if the tenant fails to do so.
• The signed form should be attached as a schedule to the lease or rental agreement.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.

Do you run a mobile home park in Texas? Rent lots to your park tenants with this downloadable lease form.

• The landlord must abide by the occupancy restrictions set out in the Federal Fair Housing Act.
• The lease is for a fixed term lease (such as 1 year) and becomes a month to month rental at the end of the term, unless one of the parties gives notice of termination.
• The tenant agrees to pay a security deposit which will be refunded at the end of the lease, less any amounts for damage or unpaid rent or charges.
• The installation, set-up and tie-down of the mobile home must be in accordance with State laws, and the tenant is responsible for ensuring compliance.
• The landlord will provide electrical service, water and sewer, garbage pickup, road maintenance, and care of the common areas.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.