Property

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.

Cancel a lease of office or retail premises with this Texas Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease form.

• This agreement is only for commercial tenancies. You will need to use a different form for residential tenants.
• The lessor (landlord) and lessee (tenant) mutually agree that the lease will terminate as of a specific date.
• All rights and obligations of the parties under the lease are extinguished, except for those which accrue prior to the termination date.
• This legal form template is downloadable and fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use in the State of Texas.

Cancel a real estate purchase contract with this Notice of Real Estate Contract Termination form for Texas properties.

• The contract can only be terminated for a valid reason (for instance, if you are unable to obtain a mortgage loan).
• The Notice must set out the reason(s) that the contract is being canceled.
• The form includes a Certificate of Delivery so that you can record how the Notice was served on the seller of the property.
• The form is available in MS Word format and is easy to fill in and print.
• Intended for use only in the State of Texas.

Sell a Texas residential property with this One to Four Residential Real Estate Contract (Resale) from the Texas Real Estate Commission.

• This form of contract is used for the resale of residential properties that are either a single family home, a duplex, a tri-plex or a four-plex.
• It is not to be used for condominium transactions, new homes being sold by a builder, or farm and ranch properties.
• Download the form directly from the TREC website, or fill it in online.
• TREC Form 20-16.