Harris Law Firm

06/07/2022

The world of real estate deals with a lot of money. When dealing with large sums of money, fraud is always an issue. Make sure you are protecting yourself! If a deal sounds too good to be true, then it probably is!
https://www.mysmartmove.com/SmartMove/blog/rental-property-industry-fraud-infographic.page?

Fraud has been common in the rental housing industry for years, but todays digital landscape has accelerated housing scams. Learn more and what to do about it with our infographic.

03/02/2021

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/nbc-5-responds/nbc-5-responds-renter-rights-following-disaster/2561375/

If your apartment or rental home was damaged in the winter storm last week, what are your rights and obligations as a tenant?

03/02/2021

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2021/03/02/abbott-hints-at-exciting-news-tuesday-that-could-include-rollback-of-texas-covid-19-restrictions/

This is a developing story and will be updated. AUSTIN — Texans will no longer be required to wear a face mask in public and all businesses can open at...

02/26/2021

02/25/2021

PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION INCLUDES COLLIN, DENTON COUNTIES

(February 22, 2021) A Presidential Disaster Declaration includes Collin and Denton counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may provide money to assist with losses not covered by insurance; however, there are limits as to what may be covered. Residents must apply online for FEMA assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585.

https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Assistance may include:

Temporary Housing includes rental assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs if you were unable to live in your home;
Repair or replacement of owner-occupied homes that serve as primary residence;
Uninsured or under-insured disaster-caused expenses and serious needs, which could include replacement of personal property and vehicles, funds for moving and storage, or other miscellaneous items.
Follow this link for information about Texas' voluntary Self Reporting Damage Survey*.

*Completing the voluntary survey is not a substitute for reporting damage to FEMA (noted above), an insurance agency, and does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/eb1ab4928205490182896d86783447d3

You can find more information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) page and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

09/28/2020

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR LANDLORDS AND TENANTS!!!

The Supreme Court of Texas established the Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP) through the Twenty-Seventh Emergency Order Regarding the COVID-19 State of Disaster. With funding allocated by Governor Greg Abbott through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the program seeks to r...

07/28/2020

Can’t pay rent? Are you being evicted?
If COVID-19 has affected your income and you have questions about an eviction or need financial help, then this page may answer your questions and/or point you in the right direction to apply for help.

The federal government has also halted late fees and evictions on certain properties through the summer. Some local governments have also halted evictions or started programs to help tenants. This article discusses how this might affect you.

05/23/2020

Watch out for scams ....

The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years.

05/01/2020

A TEXAS sized thank you to everyone out there on the front lines during full quarantine!

Alabama's official music video for 'Forty Hour Week (For A Livin')'. Click to listen to Alabama on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/AlaSpotify?IQid=AlaFHW As feat...

04/01/2020

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/over-3-million-americans-delinquent-child-support-could-lose-stimulus-n1173551

The Treasury Department, which has a database of the deadbeats, has the power to intercept the coronavirus cash.

03/31/2020

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wfaa.com/amp/article/news/local/collin-county/commissioners-extend-collin-county-safe-at-home-order/287-8b41f1dd-e61c-465a-a4fb-afe174850586

"I think there are many in our community who are twisting things saying they don't know how to behave unless we give them [those] examples," judge Chris Hill said.