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Texas Now Has Flood Disclosure For Renters

Several years ago, a new Texas law mandated flood disclosure for home buyers. Effective January 1, 2022, we now have a similar law for renters. The last legislature added a new section to the Texas Property Code: § 92.0135. But read the fine print. The law has some huge “qualifiers.” Floodplain Disclosure Requirement The new […]

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Editorial: Need More Disclosure, Education About Flood Risk

Who teaches young home buyers about flood risk? No one in my experience. More than forty years ago, I bought a new house next to a creek in a Dallas suburb. The trees and the view attracted me. Before I put money down, I asked about flooding and was assured that the home was two […]

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