WEST'S® TEXAS FORMS VOLUME 13 REAL PROPERTY By GERRY W. BEYER Professor of Law, Saint Mary's University of San Antonio, Texas Sections 1.1 to 9 ..... .. WEST GROUP A THOMSON COMPANY 2001 WEST'S® TEXAS FORMS VOLUME 14 REAL PROPERTY By GERRY W BEYER . Professor of Law, Saint Mary's University of San Antonio, Texas . Sections 9.1 to 13 ... .. WEST GROUP A THOMSON COMPANY 2001 WEST'S® TEXAS FORMS VOLUME 15 REAL PROPERTY By GERRY W BEYER Professor of Law, Saint Mary's University of San Antonio, Texas Sections 14.1 to End ... .. WEST GROUP A THOMSON COMPANY 2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Volume 13 PART I. CONTRACTS TO BIND REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS CHAPTER 1. PREPARATION FOR REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Sec. 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Preparation by Attorneys for Real Estate Transactions Preparation by Attorney to Represent Seller or Lessor Preparation by Attorney to Represent Seller or Lessor-Information Disclosed by Deeds Preparation by Attorney to Represent Seller or Lessor-Information Disclosed by Financing Documents Preparation by Attorney to Represent Seller or Lessor-Information Disclosed by Surveys and Plats Preparation by Attorney to Represent Seller or Lessor-Information Disclosed by Title Insurance Company Documents Preparation by Attorney to Represent Seller or Lessor-Information Disclosed by Lease Documents Preparation by Attorney to Represent Seller or Lessor-Information Disclosed by Brokerage Agreement Preparation by Attorney to Represent Seller or Lessor-Zoning Variance for Buyer's Proposed Use of Property Preparation by Attorney to Represent Purchaser or Lessee Preparation by Attorney to Represent Purchaser or LesseeInformation to Obtain from Purchaser Preparation by Attorney to Represent Purchaser or LesseePreliminary Investigation of Covenants and Deed Restrictions Preparation by Attorney to Represent Purchaser or LesseeObtaining Copy of Surveyor Plat of Property Preparation by Attorney to Represent Purchaser or LesseeInspection of Premises Preparation by Attorney to Represent Purchaser or LesseeExamining Outstanding Leases Before Contract of Sale Preparation by Attorney to Represent Purchaser or LesseeMaking Purchase Contingent on Financing Checklist-Information Preliminary to Contract of Sale CHAPTER 2. PARTIES, SIGNATURES, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A. 2.01 CAPACITY TO ENTER INTO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Person Over Age of Majority Has Adult Capacity to Contract XlII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 2.02 Person Over Age of Majority Has Adult Capacity to ContractMinor May Ratify Contract on Reaching Age of Majority Person Over Age of Majority Has Adult Capacity to ContractMinor May Petition for Adult Capacity Person Over Age of Majority Has Adult Capacity to ContractMinor Acquires Adult Capacity on Marriage Capacity of Mentally Impaired Persons to Contract Authority of Married Persons in Real Property Transactions Authority of Married Persons in Real Property TransactionsAuthority of Spouse Over Separate Property Authority of Married Persons in Real Property TransactionsAuthority of Spouse Over Community Property Authority of Married Persons in Real Property TransactionsConsent of Both Spouses Necessary to Convey Homestead Authority of Aliens in Real Property Transactions Authority of Corporations in Real Property Transactions Authority of Corporations in Real Property Transactions- Authority of Foreign Corporations in Real Property Transactions Authority of Corporations in Real Property Transactions- Procedure for Execution of Corporate Conveyances Authority of Partnerships in Real Property Transactions Authority of Partnerships in Real Property Transactions- Authority of Partner to Convey Real Property Authority of Agent in Real Property Transaction for Principal 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 B. 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 POWERS OF ATTORNEY IN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act-Commencement and Duration of Durable Power of Attorney Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act- Application of Durable Power of Attorney to After- Acquired Property Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act- Recording Durable Power of Attorney for Real Property Transaction Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act-Good Faith Reliance on Power Exempts Third Parties from Liability Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act- Effect of Acts by Attorneyin-Fact or Agent During Incapacity of Principal Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act- Effect of Affidavit that Principal is Disabled or Incapacitated Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act- Effect of Appointment of Guardian of Estate of Principal on Power of Attorney Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act- Effect of Principal's Divorce or Annulment on Power of Attorney Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act- Effect of Principal's Revocation of Power of Attorney or Death Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act-Effect of Affidavit of Lack of Knowledge of Termination of Power Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act- Construction of Power Generally Granted by Durable Power of Attorney XN TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 2.29 Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act- Construction of Power Relating to Real Property Transactions C. 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36 2.37 2.38 2.39 2.40 2.41 2.42 2.43 2.44 2.45 2.46 2.47 2.48 2.49 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND PROOFS OF REAL PROPERTY INSTRUMENTS Formal Requisites for Recording Real Property Instruments Formal Requisites for Recording Real Property InstrumentsValidity of Unrecorded Real Property Instruments Formal Requisites for Recording Real Property Instruments- Use of Seals or Scrolls on Real Property Instruments Formal Requisites for Recording Real Property InstrumentsEvidentiary Effect of Recording Real Property Instruments Acknowledgment of Real Property Instruments Acknowledgment of Real Property Instruments-Definition of "Acknowledged" Acknowledgment of Real Property Instruments-Acknowledgment Distinguished from Jurat Acknowledgment of Real Property Instruments-Manner of Taking Acknowledgments Acknowledgment of Real Property Instruments- Statutory Forms for Certificates of Acknowledgment Acknowledgment of Real Property Instruments- Proof of Identity of Acknowledging Person Acknowledgment of Real Property Instruments- Evidentiary Effect of Acknowledgment of Real Property Instruments Proof of Instrument for Recording by Sworn Statement of Subscribing Witness Proof of Instrument for Recording by Sworn Statement as to Handwriting Proof of Instrument for Recording by Sworn Statement as to Handwriting- Procedure for Taking Evidence of Handwriting in Instrument Persons Authorized to Take Acknowledgments and Proofs of Written Instruments Persons Authorized to Take Acknowledgments and Proofs of Written Instruments- Persons With Interest in Transaction Disqualified to Take Acknowledgments Persons Authorized to Take Acknowledgments and Proofs of Written Instruments-Instruments Executed in United States but Outside Texas Persons Authorized to Take Acknowledgments and Proofs of Written Instruments-Instruments Executed Outside United States Persons Authorized to Take Acknowledgments and Proofs of Written Instruments-Instruments Executed by Armed Forces Personnel and Spouses Persons Authorized to Take Acknowledgments and Proofs of Written Instruments-Persons Authorized to Take Corporate Acknowledgments xv TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 2.50 2.51 Record of Acknowledgments and Proofs Statute of Limitations for Formal Defects in Real Property Instruments D. 2.52 2.53 2.54 2.55 2.56 2.57 2.58 2.59 2.60 2.61 2.62 2.63 2.64 2.65 2.66 2.67 2.68 2.69 2.70 2.71 2.72 2.73 2.74 2.75 2.76 2.77 2.78 2.79 FORMS Form-Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Form-General Power of Attorney Form-Clause Giving Power to Conduct Real Estate Transactions Form-Clause Giving Power to Execute and Indorse Promissory Notes Form-Clause Giving Power to Borrow Money and Give Mortgage or Deed of Trust Form-Clause Giving Power to Lease Farms and Be Principal's Agent Form-Clause Giving Power to Erect Building Form-Clause Giving Power to Manage Real Property Form-Clause Giving Power To Renew Commercial Lease Form-Clallse Giving Power to Assign Mortgage, Deed of Trust, or Vendor's Lien Form-Clause Giving Power to Release Mortgage, Deed of Trust or Vendor's Lien Form-Clause Giving Power to Collect Rent Form-Clause Giving Power to Collect Debts Secured by Liens on Real Property Form-Substitution of Attorney-in-Fact Form-Mfidavit of Shareholders' Vote and Directors' Resolution Authorizing Sale or Lease of Corporate Property Form-Unanimous Consent of Shareholders to Sale or Lease of Corporate Real Property Form-Certificate of Directors' Resolution to Sell or Lease Corporate Real Property Form-Certificate of Directors' Resolution to Mortgage Corporate Real Property Form-Certificate of Resolution Appointing Attorney-in-Fact to Handle Corporate Real Property Transactions Form-Certificate of Resolution Ratifying and Confirming a Corporate Real Property Transaction Form-Grantor Designations in Real Property Transactions Form-Signature Lines in Real Property Transactions Form-Grantee Designations in Real Property Transactions Form-Ordinary Certificate of Acknowledgment Form-Short Form of Certificate of Acknowledgment for Natural Person Acting in Own Right Form-Short Form of Certificate of Acknowledgment for Natural Person as Principal Acting by Attorney-in-Fact Form-Alternative Certificate of Acknowledgment by Attorney-inFact Form-Short Form of Certificate of Acknowledgment for Partnership Acting by One or More Partners XVI TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 2.80 2.81 2.82 2.83 2.84 2.85 2.86 2.87 2.88 2.89 2.90 2.91 2.92 2.93 2.94 Form- Alternative Certificate of Acknowledgment for Partnership Form-Short Form of Certificate of Acknowledgment For Corporation Form-Alternative Certificate of Acknowledgment for Corporation Form- Short Form of Certificate of Acknowledgment For Public Officer, Trustee, Executor, Administrator, Guardian, or Other Representative Form-Alternative Certificate of Acknowledgment for Representative Form- Certificate of Acknowledgment for Sheriff Form-Certificate of Acknowledgment for Sheriffs Deputy Form-Certificate of Acknowledgment for Commissioner of General Land Office Form- Proof of Acknowledgment by Subscribing Witness Form-Proof of Handwriting by Non-Subscribing Witness Form-Certificate of Acknowledgment Taken Before Commissioned Armed Forces Officer Form-Jurat Form-Witness Clause When Party to Instrument Is Blind Form-Witness Clause When Party to Instrument Signs by Mark Form-Witness Clause Where Interlineations and Erasures Appear in Deed CHAPTER 3. CONTRACTS WITH BROKERS, APPRAISERS, AND INSPECTORS A. 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 CONTRACTS WITH REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS Introduction to Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Introduction to Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons-Law of Agency Applies to Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Introduction to Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons-Reimbursement by Real Estate Recovery Fund Definitions for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Definitions for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons-"Broker" Definitions for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons-" Certificate Holder" Definitions for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons- " License Holder" Definitions for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons- "Real Estate" Definitions for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons-"Residential Rental Locator" Definitions for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons-" Salesperson" Definitions for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons-"Subagent" License Requirements For Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons XVII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 License Requirements For Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons-What Constitutes Acting as Broker or Salesperson Exemptions from Provisions of Real Estate License Act Unauthorized Practice of Law by Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Use by License Holders of TREC Forms in Real Estate Transactions Disclosure of Representation by Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Disclosure of Representation by Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons- Required Written Statement Regarding Representation Notice to Buyer Regarding Necessity for Abstract or Title Policy When Real Estate Broker May Act as Intermediary Between Parties When Real Estate Broker May Act as Intermediary Between Parties- Prohibited Conduct for Intermediaries Restrictions on Compensation of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Restrictions on Compensation of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons-Recovery of Sales Commission Contingent on Written Memorandum Brokerage Commissions for Sales of Real Property Brokerage Commissions for Sales of Real Property-When Brokerage Commission is Earned Brokerage Commissions for Sales of Real Property- Providing for Payment of Brokerage Commission at Closing of Sale Types of Real Estate Brokerage Contracts Types of Real Estate Brokerage Contracts- Non-exclusive Brokerage Contracts Types of Real Estate Brokerage Contracts-Sole Agent Brokerage Contracts Types of Real Estate Brokerage Contracts-Exclusive Agent Contracts B. CONTRACTS WITH REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 3.35 3.36 Introduction to Real Estate Appraisers Definitions for Real Estate Appraisers Certification and Licensing Requirements for Real Estate Appraisers Certification and Licensing Requirements for Real Estate Appraisers-Prohibition Against Misrepresentation of Appraisal Credentials Requirement for Signature or Endorsement on Appraisal Enforcement of Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act C. 3.37 LIENS FOR SERVICES OF COMMERCIAL BROKER AND APPRAISERS Introduction to Statutory Liens for Commercial Real Estate Services XVIII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 3.38 3.39 3.40 3.41 3.42 3.43 3.44 3.45 3.46 3.4 7 3.48 Introduction to Statutory Liens for Commercial Real Estate Services-Real Estate to Which Broker's Lien Provisions Apply When Commercial Real Estate Commission is Payable When Real Estate Broker Has Lien on Commercial Real Estate When Real Estate Broker Has Lien on Commercial Real EstateWaiver and Discharge of Broker's Right to Lien Procedure for Filing of Notice of Real Estate Broker's Lien Procedure for Filing of Notice of Real Estate Broker's LienRequired Contents of Notice of Real Estate Broker's Lien Procedure for Filing of Notice of Real Estate Broker's LienRequired Notice by Real Estate Broker of Filing Notice of Broker's Lien Procedure for Filing of Notice of Real Estate Broker's LienInception of Real Estate Broker's Lien Priority of Real Estate Broker's Lien in Relation to Other Real Estate Liens Priority of Real Estate Broker's Lien in Relation to Other Real Estate Liens-Subordination of Real Estate Broker's Lien Enforcement of Real Estate Broker's Lien by Suit for Foreclosure of Lien D. 3.49 3.50 3.51 3.52 3.53 3.54 :;3.55 :3:56 3.57 3.58 3.59 CONTRACTS WITH REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS Introduction to Inspectors of Real Property Introduction to Inspectors of Real Property-Exemption for Tradesmen and Repairmen Introduction to Inspectors of Real Property-Reimbursement by Real Estate Inspection Recovery Fund Definitions for Inspectors of Real Property Definitions for Inspectors of Real Property-"Apprentice Inspector" Definitions for Inspectors of Real Property-"Inspector" Definitions for Inspectors of Real Property-"License" Definitions for Inspectors of Real Property-"Professional Inspector" Definitions for Inspectors of Real Property-"Real Estate Inspection" Definitions for Inspectors of Real Property-"Real Estate Inspector" License Requirements for Inspectors of Real Property E. 3.60 3.61 3.62 3.63 3.64 FORMS Form-Contract Forms and Publications Available from TREC Form-Information About Brokerage Services-TREC Form Form-General Real Estate Agency Agreement With Exclusive Agency Clause Form-Exclusive Listing Agreement for Real Estate Form-Clause Providing That Commission Payable Only on Consummation of Sale XIX TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 3.65 3.66 3.67 3.68 3.69 3.70 3.71 3.72 3.73 Form-Agreement for Division of Real Estate Commission Between Brokers Form-Clause Authorizing Broker to Employ Multiple Listing Service Form-Agreement Between Real Estate Developer and Broker Form-Real Property Inspection Report-TREC Form Form-Texas Real Estate Consumer Notice Concerning Recognized Hazards-TREC Form Form-Questions and Answers Regarding Use of Inspection Report Forms-TREC Form Form-Request for License or Registration History-TREC Form Form-Information About the Complaint Proeess-TREC Form Form-Notice Concerning Easements and Rights-of-Way-TREC Form CHAPTER 4. OPTION CONTRACTS FOR REAL PROPERTY A. 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 OPTION CONTRACTS TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY Introduction to Options Contracts to Purchase Real Property Introduction to Options Contracts to Purchase Real PropertyConsideration for Option Contract Writing Requirement for Option Contract to Purchase Real Property Acceptance of Offer in Option Contract to Purchase Real Property Assignment of Option Contract to Purchase Real Property Use of TREC Forms by Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons B. 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 FORMS Form-Option to Purchase Real Property on Written Notice to Optionor Form-Option to Purchase Real Property by Partial Payment of Purchase Price Form-Option to Purchase Real Property With Liquidated Damages Clause Form-Option to Purchase Rental Property Form-Option to Purchase Real Property With Option Consideration Payable in Installments Form-Option to Purchase Real Property With Right to Extend Option Term Form-Notice of Election to Exercise Option to Purchase Real Property Form-Assignment of Option to Purchase Real Property Form-Memorandum of Option Contract to Purchase Real Estate for Recording Form-Option Agreement to Be Attached to Contract for Sale of Real Property Form-Option Clause to Be Inserted in Contract for Sale of Real Property xx TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 5. EXCHANGE OR PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY A. 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 Introduction to Exchange of Real Property Introduction to Exchange of Real Property-Non-taxable Exchanges of Real Property Introduction to Exchange of Real Property-Exchange of County Property for Private Land Introduction to Exchange of Real Property-Exchange of State Park Property for Private Land Use of TREC Forms by Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Statute of Fraud Requirements for Description of Real Property B. 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY Introduction to Partition of Real Property Suit for Partition of Real Property Suit for Partition of Real Property-Procedure in Suit for Partition Suit for Partition of Real Property-Appointment and Report of Commissioners Suit for Partition of Real Property-Effect of Partition of Real Property Exchange and Partition of Real Property Between Spouses Exchange and Partition of Real Property Between SpousesEnforcement of Marital Exchange or Partition Partition of Real Property of Decedent's Estate C. FORMS 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 5.24 Form- Offer to Exchange Real Property With Attached Acceptance Form- Contract to Exchange Real Property With "Boot" Form- Contract for Exchange of Real Property With Escrow Agent Form-Deed Exchanging Real Property Form-Contract to Partition Real Property by Arbitration Form-Deed of Partition Form-Deed of Partition Creating Owelty Lien Form-Deed of Partition of Real Property Surface Only Form- Deed Partitioning Community Property to Separate Undivided Interests Form- Deed Partitioning Community Property into Divided Separate Property Interests CHAPTER 6. CONTRACTS FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY A. 6.01 CONTRACTS FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Introduction to Contracts for Sale of Real Property XXI TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 Introduction to Contracts for Sale of Real Property-Provision for Making Title Objections and Curing Title Defects Introduction to Contracts for Sale of Real Property-Provision for Purchaser Obtaining Satisfactory Financing Introduction to Contracts for Sale of Real Property-Provision for Payment of Expenses of Financing Purchase Introduction to Contracts for Sale of Real Property-Use of " Same as" Clauses in Contracts for Sale Introduction to Contracts for Sale of Real Property-Use of Street Numbers in Legal Descriptions Introduction to Contracts for Sale of Real Property-Use of " Together with" Clauses in Contracts for Sale Introduction to Contracts for Sale of Real Property-Use of "Subject to" Clauses in Contracts for Sale Introduction to Contracts for Sale of Real Property-Provision for Survey Facts in Contracts for Sale Introduction to Contracts for Sale of Real Property-Provision for Sale of Real Property "As Is" Provision for Covenants and Restrictions in Contracts for Sale of Real Property Provision for Covenants and Restrictions in Contracts for Sale of Real Property-Provision for Zoning Ordinances in Contracts for Sale Transfers of Real Property with Existing Mortgage Liens Provision Making Time " of Essence" in Contract for Sale of Real Property Acknowledgment of Contract for Sale of Real Property Assignment of Contracts for Sale of Real Property Application of Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act to Contracts for Sale Remedies for Breach of Contract for Sale of Real Property Remedies for Breach of Contract for Sale of Real PropertyAdmissibility of Parol Evidence of Written Contract for Sale of Real Property B. 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 STATUTE OF FRAUDS Writing Requirements for Contracts for Sale of Real Property Writing Requirements for Contracts for Sale of Real PropertyStatute of Frauds for Agreements and Promises Concerning Real Property Writing Requirement for Description of Real Property in Contract for Sale Writing Requirement for Description of Real Property in Contract for Sale-Examples of Contracts for Sale Not Sufficient to Satisfy Statute of Frauds Partial Performance of Contract as Exception to Statute of Frauds Partial Performance of Contract as Exception to Statute of Frauds-Examples of Partial Performance Exception to Statute of Frauds XXII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 6.26 Promissory Estoppel as Exception to Application of Statute of Fr auds C. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL PROPERTY CONTRACTS 6.27 6.28 6.29 6.30 6.31 6.32 6.33 6.34 6.35 6.36 6.37 6.38 6.39 6.40 6.41 6.42 6.43 6.44 6.45 Use ofTREC Forms by Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Use of TREC Forms by Real Estate Brokers and SalespersonsTREC Requirement for Coastal Natural Hazards Disclosure Requirement for Seller to Disclose Condition of Residential Real Property Requirement for Seller to Disclose Condition of Residential Real Property-Exceptions from Property Condition Disclosure Requirement Requirement for Seller to Disclose Condition of Residential Real Property-Minimum Requirements for Written Notice of Property Condition Requirement for Written Notice ill Sales of Coastal Area Real Property Requirement for Written Notice in Sales of Coastal Area Real Property-Required Contents of Notice for Coastal Area Property Sales Requirement of Notice for Property Seaward of Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Requirement of Notice for Property Seaward of Gulf Intracoastal Waterway-Required Contents of Notice for Property Seaward of Intracoastal Waterway Requirement for Notice by Owner Regarding Additional Tax Liability Requirement for Notice by Owner Regarding Additional Tax Liability-Required Contents of Notice of Additional Tax Liability Requirement for Notice by Owner Regarding Additional Tax Liability-Exceptions from Requirement for Notice of Additional Tax Liability Requirement to Disclose Pipelines Under Unimproved Residential Property Requirement to Disclose Possible Future Municipal Annexation of Property Requirement to Disclose Possible Future Municipal Annexation of Property-Required Contents of Notice of Municipal Annexation Requirement to Disclose Possible Future Municipal Annexation of Property-Exceptions to Requirement to Disclose Future Annexation Requirement for Notice by Seller of Utility District Obligations Requirement for Notice by Seller of Utility District ObligationsTime When Notice of Utility District Obligations Must Be Given Requirement for Notice by Seller of Utility District ObligationsNotice for Districts in Home-Rule Municipalities XXIII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 6.46 6.4 7 6.48 6.49 6.50 6.51 6.52 6.53 6.54 6.55 6.56 6.57 6.58 6.59 Requirement for Notice by Seiler of Utility District ObligationsNotice for Districts in Incorporated Municipalities Requirement for Notice by Seller of Utility District ObligationsNotice for District Outside Municipalities Statutory Requirement for Notice by Seller of Municipal Utility District Obligations Notice by Seller as to Certificated Service Area of Utility Service Provider Notice by Seller as to Certificated Service Area of Utility Service Provider-Exceptions From Requirement for Section 13.257 Notice Notice by Seller as to Certificated Service Area of Utility Service Provider-Contents and Delivery of Section 13.257 Notice Notice by Seller as to Certificated Service Area of Utility Service Provider-Reliance on Accuracy of Information for Section 13.257 Notice Notice by Seller as to Certificated Service Area of Utility Service Provider-Effect of Section 13.257 Notice on Actions for Damages Federal Requirement for Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazards Disclosure State Regulation of Home Solicitations of Real Property Sales State Regulation of Home Solicitations of Real Property SalesDocumentary Notice Requirements for Consumer Transactions State Regulation of Home Solicitations of Real Property SalesRights and Duties of Consumer in Home Solicitation Transaction State Regulation of Home Solicitations of Real Property Sales. Acts of Merchants Prohibited by Chapter 39 State Regulation of Home Solicitations of Real Property SalesActions by Consumers for Damages Under Chapter 39 D. FORMS 6.60 6.61 6.62 6.63 6.64 6.65 6.66 6.67 6.68 6.69 6.70 Form-Contract for Sale of New Home Under ConstructionTRECForm Form-Contract for Sale of Completed New Home-TREC Form Form-One to Four Family Residential Resale Contract-TREC Form Form-One to Four Family Residential Resale Contract-FHA or VA Financing-TREC Form Form-Amendment to Contract for Resale of Residential Property-TREC Form Form-Seiler's Disclosure of Residential Property ConditionTREC Form Form-Addendum for Seller's Disclosure of Information on LeadBased Paint-TREC Form Form-Buyer's Temporary Residential Lease-TREC Form Form-SeIler's Temporary Residential Lease-TREC Form Form-Farm and Ranch Contract-TREC Form Form-Unimproved Real Property Contract-TREC Form XXIV TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 6.71 6.72 6.73 6.74 6.75 6.76 6.77 6.78 6.79 6.80 6.81 6.82 6.83 6.84 6.85 6.86 6.87 6.88 6.89 6.90 6.91 6.92 6.93 6.94 6.95 6.96 6.97 6.98 6.99 6.100 6.101 6.102 6.103 6.104 6.105 6.106 Form-Addendum for Abstract of Title---TREC Form Form-Addendum for Release of Liability on Assumption of FHA, VA, or Conventional Loan-TREC Form Form-Addendum for Seller Financing-TREC Form Form-Addendum for Environmental Assessment, Threatened or Endangered Species Report, and Wetlands Report-TREC Form Form-Addendum for Coastal Area Property- TREC Form Form-Addendum for Property Located Seaward of Gulf Intracoastal Waterway-TREC Form Form-Notice to Prospective Buyer Regarding Title and Utility District Taxes, Indebtedness, and Fees-TREC Form Form-Addendum for Sale of Other Property By Buyer-TREC Form For m-Addendum for Backup Contract-TREC Form Form-Notice of Termination of Contract for Sale of Real Property-TREC Form Form-Legal Descriptions by Metes and Bounds of Rectangular Plot Form-Legal Description by Course and Distance of Irregular Plot With Straight Lines Form-Legal Description By Course and Distance of Irregular Plot with Curve Form-Legal Description With Beginning Point Difficult to Locate Form-Legal Description by Reference to Recorded Map or Plat Form-Legal Description by Reference to Recorded Map or Plat With Metes and Bounds Form-HTogether With " Clause for Street Rights Form-HTogether with" Clause for Driveway Easement Form-HTogether with" Clause Granting Non-Exclusive Right of Way Form-HSubject to " Clause for Covenants and Restrictions Form-HSubject to " Clause for Zoning Ordinances-Existing Uses Form-HSubject to" Clause for Zoning Ordinances-New Construction Form-HSubject to " Clause for Survey Facts-No Existing Survey Form-HSubject to" Clause for Survey Facts-Existing Survey Form-HSubject to " Clause for Existing Leases and Tenancies Form-Reciprocal Easement for Driveway Form-Modification of Restrictive Covenant With Option to Terminate Form-HSame as" Clause Form-HSame as" Clause with Exception Form-Street Number Clause Form-HAs Is" Clause Form-Clause Making Time Hof Essence" Form-Clause for Adjournment of Closing Date Form-Clause Making Sale of Two Parcels Contingent on Contiguity Form-Clause Making Sale Contingent on Contiguity to Purchaser's Land Form-Clause Making Sale Contingent on Purchaser's Ability to Acquire Contiguous Parcels from Different Owners xxv TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 6.107 6.108 6.109 6.110 6.111 6.112 6.113 6.114 6.115 6.116 6.117 6.118 6.119 6.120 6.121 6.122 6.123 6.124 6.125 6.126 6.127 6.128 6.129 6.130 6.131 6.132 6.133 6.134 6.135 Form-Clause Making Sale Contingent on Seller's Ability to Acquire Contiguous Parcels Form-Clause for Deposit of Earnest Money Form-Clause for Execution of Promissory Note by Buyer Form-Clause for Interim Payments When Purchaser Takes Subject to Existing Mortgage Form-Clause Making Contract Contingent on Purchaser's Ability to Obtain Mortgage Form-Clause Directing Payment of Current Taxes, Assessments, and Dues Form-Clause for Abstract of Title, Title Objections, and Cure of Title Defects Form-Clause for Removal of Seller's Personal Property Form-Clause Including Personal Property in Sale Form-Clause Giving Purchaser Right of Inspection Form-Clause for Termite Inspection Form-Clause for Assessments Levied After Closing of Title Form-Clause Allocating Risk of Loss Form-Clause for Reservation of Possession and Outstanding Rents to Seller Form-Agreement for Seller to Retain Possession After Closing of Title Form-Agreement for Possession by Purchaser Before Closing of Title Form-Clause Making Sale Contingent on Zoning Variance Form-Clause Making Earnest Money Liquidated Damages on Buyer's Default Form-Clause Obligating Buyer to Make Timely Title Objections Form-Clause for Rescission by Seller on Purchaser's Objection to Title Form-Clause for Real Estate Agent's Commission Form-Escrow Agreement With Installment Payments and Directions for Disbursement Form-Escrow Instructions to Bank as Agent With Receipt Form-Contract for Sale of Real Property With Note and Deed of Trust Form-Contract of Sale of Real Property With Wrap-Around Mortgage Form-Agreement for Release of Earnest Money Form-Clause Making Time of Essence Form-Clause Assigning Purchaser's Interest in Contract of Sale Form-Clause Prohibiting Assignment of Contract for Sale CHAPTER 7. EXECUTORY CONTRACTS FOR CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY A. 7.01 EXECUTORY CONTRACTS FOR CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY Introduction to Executory Contracts for Conveyance of Real Property XXVI TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 Statute of Fraud Requirements for Description of Real Property Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for Conveyance Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceProtection for Homeowners from Forfeiture and Acceleration or Rescission Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceRequirements for Notice of Forfeiture and Acceleration or ReSClSSlOn 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceDefinition of "Default" Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceSpanish Language Requirement Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceRequirement That Seller Disclose Condition of Property Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceRequirement That Seller Disclose Condition of Property-Required Contents of Property Condition Disclosure Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for Conveyance-Requirement That Seller Disclose Financing Terms Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceRequirement That Seller Disclose Tax Payments and Insurance Coverage-Requirement That Seller Disclose Tax Payments and Insurance Coverage Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceDisposition of Insurance Proceeds Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceRequirement for Notice of Prohibition Against Oral Agreements Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceProhibited Terms for Executory Contracts Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceRecording Requirements for Executory Contracts Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyancePurchaser's Right to Cancel Contract Without Cause Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyancePurchaser's Right to Cancel Contract Without Cause-Required Notice of Cancellation Form Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyancePurchaser's Right to Pledge Interest in Property on Certain Contracts Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceRequirement for Annual Accounting Statements Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceProcedure for Sale of Purchaser's Interest in Event of Default Statutory Regulation of Executory Contracts for ConveyanceTransfer of Title to Property B. 7.22 FORMS Form-Installment Contract for Sale of Real Property XXVII TABLE OF CONTENTS PART II. CLOSING REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS CHAPTER 8. ASSURANCE OF TITLE AND CLOSING 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 8.25 8.26 8.27 8.28 8.29 8.30 8.31 8.32 8.33 8.34 8.35 8.36 8.37 8.38 8.39 8.40 8.41 8.42 8.43 Regulated By Department Of Insurance Nature Of Coverage-In General Nature Of Coverage-Insurance Code Definition Of " Title Insurance" Nature Of Coverage-Title Insurance Policies As Contracts Of Indemnity Title Insurance Commitment Title Insurance Policies Endorsements In General Title Insurance In General Owner's Policy Of Title Insurance Residential Owner Policy Of Title Insurance (One To Four Family Residences) Mortgagee Policy Of Title Insurance Limited Pre-Foreclosure Policy Mortgagee Policy Of Title Insurance-Endorsement Form Endorsement-Manufactur ed Housing Endorsement-Adjustable Mortgage Loan Endorsement-Increased Value Endorsement-Revolving Credit Endorsement-Environmental Protection Lien Endorsement-Balloon Mortgage Mortgagee Title Policy Binder On Interim Construction Loan Leasehold Mortgagee Policy-Endorsement Leasehold Owner Policy-Endorsement Residential Leasehold Policy-Endorsement Owner Title Policy Commitment To Texas State Highway Department Policy Of Title Insurance (USA) Endorsement (USA)-To Title Insurance Policy Texas Reverse Mortgage Endorsement Limited Pre-Foreclosure Down Date Endorsement Equity Loan Mortgagee Endorsement Certificate Of Title (USA) Certificate Of Title For Easements (USA) Facultative Reinsurance Agreement Tertiary Reinsurance Agreement Tertiary Reinsurance Agreement-Another Form Borrower's Statement Purchaser's Statement Seller's Statement Owner Policy Rejection Form Insured Closing Service Purchaser/Seller Insured Closing Service Letter Reinsurance Commitment Agreement To Furnish Title Evidence Affidavit Of Unavailability Of Title Evidence XXVIII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 8.44 8.45 8.46 8.4 7 8.48 8.49 8.50 8.51 8.52 8.53 8.54 8.55 8.56 8.57 8.58 8.59 8.60 8.61 8.62 8.63 8.64 8.65 8.66 8.67 8.68 8.69 8.70 8.71 8.72 8.73 8.74 8.75 8.76 8.77 8.78 8.79 8.80 8.81 8.82 8.83 8.84 8.85 8.86 8.87 8.88 Owner's Title Policy Commitment For Eminent Domain Proceedings Co=itment For Title Insurance Procedural Rules And Definitions Abstract Of Title-Formal Parts Abstract Of Title-Another Form Supplemental Abstract Of Title Skeleton Abstract Tax Certificate By Abstractor, etc. Texas Title Examination Standards Opinion Approving Title Opinion Approving Title, Subject To Objection Bond To IndemnifY Purchaser Against Defects In Title Affidavits-General Form Affidavit By Agent Of Attorney Affirmation-General Form Affidavit Of Parent As To Age Of Child Affidavit As To Identity Of Party To Deed Affidavit That Grantor In Deed Is Unmarried Affidavit That Principal Of Attorney In Fact Is Alive And Sane Affidavit Of No Debts Affidavit Regarding Subcontractors, Laborers, And Materialmen Affidavit Of Heirship, No Administration, No Debts, etc. Questionnaire To Landowner By Oil Company Surface Tenants' Consent To Mineral Lease Mineral Lessor's Affidavit Of Non-Compliance By Lessee Affidavit Of Non-Development Of Mineral Lease Affidavit Of Non-Development And Non-Payment Of Rentals; And Declaration Of Termination Of Mineral Lease Adverse Possession Statutes Affidavit Of Adverse Possession Affidavit Of Homestead Disclaimer And Designation Affidavit Of Acceptance Of Improvements And Payment Of Labor And Materials Report Of Title Clearing Title Objections Seller's Preparation For The Closing; Computation Of Adjustments Transfer Of Funds Held By Mortgagee In Escrow To Pay Taxes And Fire Insurance; And Policies Purchaser's Preparation For The Closing Persons Present At Closing Delivery Of Closing Documents Checklist For Purchaser's Attorney Checklist For Seller's Attorney Post-Closing Responsibilities Of Purchaser's Attorney Post-Closing Responsibilities Of Seller's Attorney Closing Statement For SellerlMortgagee Closing Statement For BuyerlMortgagor Closing Data XXIX TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 8.89 8.90 8.91 8.92 8.93 8.94 8.95 8.96 Attorney's Statement Of Receipts And Disbursements Verification Of Services Rendered Uniform Closing And Settlement Statements-Department Of Insurance Borrower's Statement-Department Of Insurance Purchaser's Statement-Department Of Insurance Seller's Statement-Department Of Insurance Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act HUD Disclosure/Settlement Statement Volume 14 PART II. CLOSING REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONSContinued CHAPTER 9. DEEDS FOR CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY A. 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 DEEDS FOR CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY Introduction to Deeds Introduction to Deeds-General Warranty Deeds Introduction to Deeds-Special Warranty Deeds Introduction to Deeds-Quitclaim Deeds Common Law Requirements for Conveyances of Real Property Requirements of Statute of Conveyances for Deeds Statute of Fraud Requirements for Legal Description of Real Property in Deeds Presumption of Conveyance of Fee Simple Estate in Deed Presumption of Conveyance of Fee Simple Estate in Deed-Extent of Conveyance of Real Property is Limited by Grantor's Right to Convey Presumption of Conveyance of Fee Simple Estate in Deed-Effect of Conveyance on Dependent Remainder Interest Effect of "Subject to" Clause in Conveyance of Real Property Presumption of Conveyance of Equal Undivided Interests to Multiple Grantees Conveyance of Estate in Real Property Subject to Condition Subsequent Conveyance of Estate in Real Property Subject to Executory Limitation Springing and Shifting Executory Interests in Real Property Conveyances Implied Covenants in Conveyances of Fee Simple Estates Conveyances of Real Property with Existing Mortgage Liens Validity of Conveyance by Officer Authorized to Sell Property Under Judgment Creation of Life Estate in Real Property by Conveyance Creation of Life Estate in Real Property by Conveyance-Duties of Life Tenant with Power to Sell and Reinvest Life Tenancy Property Conveyance of Future Estate in Real Property xxx TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29 Conveyance of Future Estate in Real Property-Abolition of Common Law Rules Governing Future Estates Conveyance of Future Estate in Real Property- Effect of Conveyance of Future Estate to Class of Persons Conveyance of Future Estate in Real Property-Reformation of Real Property Interests Violating Rule Against Perpetuities Formal Requirements for Recording Real Property Conveyances Formal Requirements for Recording Real Property ConveyancesEffect of Citation to Real Property Records Correction Deeds for Real Property Conveyances Statutory Limitations on Validity of Deed Restrictions Enforcement of Defective Deed as Contract to Convey Real Property B. FORMS 9.30 9.31 9.32 9.33 9.34 9.35 9.36 9.37 9.38 9.39 9.40 9.41 9.42 9.43 9.44 9.45 9.46 9.4 7 9.48 9.49 9.50 9.51 Form-General Warranty Deed for Fee Simple Estate Form- Special Warranty Deed for Fee Simple Estate Form- Quitclaim Deed for Fee Simple Estate Form-Deed Without Covenants or Warranty Form- Clause in Deed Giving Full Covenants of Warranty Form-Clause in Deed Giving General Warranty Subject to Recorded Encumbrances Form- Clause in Deed Explaining Non-Joinder of Grantor's Spouse Form- Clause in Deed Designating Separate Property of Married Grantee Form- General Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien Form- General Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien Assigned to Third Party Trustee Form- Clause in Deed Negating Assumption of Indebtedness by Purchaser Form- Deed with Wrap-Around Mortgage Terms Form- Deed with Assumption, Reservation of Vendor's Lien, and Deed of Trust Form- Clause in Deed for Assumption of Existing Indebtedness by Grantee Form- Deed With Grantee Assuming Indebtedness of First Lien Note and Creating Second Vendor's Lien Form-Deed with Subordination and Transfer of Second Vendor's Lien Form- Clause in Deed Making Grantee Assume Payment of Taxes Form-Clause in Deed Making Conveyance Subject to Encumbrances Form-Clause in Deed for Payment of Insurance Premiums and Taxes Form- Clause in Deed Giving Partial Release of Vendor's Lien Form-Clause in Deed Making Conveyance Subject to Existing Lease Form- Clause in Deed Reserving Right of Way XXXI TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 9.52 9.53 9.54 9.55 9.56 9.57 9.58 9.59 9.60 9.61 9.62 9.63 9.64 9.65 9.66 9.67 9.68 9.69 9.70 9.71 9.72 9.73 9.74 9.75 9.76 9.77 9.78 9.79 9.80 9.81 9.82 9.83 9.84 9.85 9.86 Form-Deed Granting Right of Way Form-Common Driveway Easement Agreement Between Neighboring Landowners Form-Deed Granting Sewer Easement Form-Deed Granting Oil and Gas Pipeline Easement Form-Clause in Deed Reserving Right to Lay Sewer, Drain, and Water Pipes Form-Deed of Fee Simple Estate to State of Texas for Highway With Mineral Reservation Form-Clause in Deed Reserving Right to Water Well Form-Deed Granting Water Well, Easement, and Right to Remove Water Form-Deed Granting Right to Use Water Tank or Well and Easement for Term of Years Form-Clause in Deed Making Conveyance Subject to Restrictions and Covenants Form-Clause in Deed Making Conveyance Subject to Restrictions Generally Form-Clause in Deed Excepting Sovereign Rights on Gulf or Bay Front Property Form-Clause in Deed Excepting Life Estate Devised to Third Party Form-Clause in Deed Reserving Life Estate in Grantor Form-Deed of Life Estate with Remainder Over Form-Deed of Life Estate with Remainder Over to Unborn Children and Reversion Form-Deed Conveying Determinable Fee With Condition Subsequent Form- Deed With Reverter Provision in Connection with Building Restrictions Form-Deed Conveying Determinable Fee for School Purposes Form-Deed Conveying Determinable Fee on Condition of Merchantable Title Form- Deed Conveying Fee Simple with Executory Limitation Form- Deed Conveying Executory Springing Interest Form-General Warranty Deed by Attorney-in-Fact Form-General Warranty Deed by Corporation Form-Deed Conveying Real Property to Partnership Form-Deed by Sheriff Under Order of Sale Form- Deed from County Commissioners Form- Deed of Equal Undivided Interests to Grantees of Unequal Undivided Interests Form-Deed Creating Joint Tenancy Form- Deed of Agreement for Alleyway Across Adjoining Parcels Form-Deed to Trustee to Hold and Convey Property Form-Boundary Line Agreement Form- Correction Deed Form-Replacement Deed Form-Deed by Executor of Decedent's Estate XXXII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 9.87 9.88 9.89 9.90 9.91 Form-Deed by Administrator in Performance of Decedent's Contract Form- Deed by Estate Representative to Property Sold Through Probate Court Form-Deed by Temporary Guardian of Minor Form- Lease Contract for Surface Easement on State Land Form-Lease Contract for Easement on Submerged State Land CHAPTER 10. MORTGAGES AND DEEDS OF TRUSTS 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17 10.18 10.19 10.20 10.21 10.22 10.23 10.24 10.25 10.26 10.27 10.28 10.29 10.30 10.31 10.32 10.33 10.34 " Lien Theory" Of Mortgages Mortgages Vs. Deeds Of Trust Use Of Deed Of Trust Foreclosure Generally State Bar Of Texas Real Estate Forms Application For Real Estate Loan Uniform Residential Loan Application (Fannie Mae) Uniform Residential Loan Application (Fannie Mae-Spanish) Residence Appraisal Uniform Residence Appraisal (Fannie Mae) Uniform Residence Appraisal-Energy Addendum (Fannie Mae) Appraisement-Short Form Affidavit As To Debts And Liens .Statement Of Sales Price Buyers' And Sellers' Certificate Closing Affidavit Truth In Lending Forms Letter Of Commitment Designation Of Rural Homestead To Procure A Loan Deed Of Trust Note Deed Of Trust Note-Another Form Note Limiting Payment And Security To Separate Property Note-Texas Fixed Rate-Single Family-FNMAlFHLMC Uniform Instrument Deed Of Trust-Short Form Comprehensive Form-Basic Deed Of Trust Covenants And Provisions As To First Lien, Attorney's Fees And Expenses, Insurance, Taxes And Assessments, Waste, Conveyances And Extensions, Options, Tax On Security, Payments And Advancements By Lender Deed Of Trust-Another Form Deed With Deed Of Trust To Enforce Vendor's Lien Purchase Money Mortgage Clause-Vendor's Lien Retained In Deed Purchase Money Mortgage Clause-No Retention Of Vendor's Lien In Deed Subordination Agreement Subordination Vendor's, Etc., Lien To Lender's Deed Of Trust Installment Note With First Lien As Collateral, etc. Collateral Assignment Of And Agreement As To First Lien, etc. XXXIII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 10.35 10.36 10.37 10.38 10.39 10.40 10.41 10.42 10.43 10.44 10.45 10.46 10.47 10.48 10.49 10.50 10.51 10.52 10.53 10.54 10.55 10.56 10.57 10.58 10.59 10.60 10.61 10.62 10.63 10.64 10.65 10.66 10.67 10.68 10.69 10.70 10.71 A Clause Carrying Forward Previous Security Extension Of Existing Deed Of Trust Lien-Clause Extension Of Existing Deed Of Trust Lien-Plus Cash Advanced-Clause Clause Creating Inferior Lien With Right To Pay Prior Lien On Default And Credit Amount On Note Clause Creating Inferior Lien With Option To Call Inferior Note Due Upon Default On Prior Note Unlimited Prepayment Clause Prepayment Privilege Clause-Another Form Prepayment Clause-20o/o-Another Form Clause As To Tenancy At Will Mer Sale A Clause Embracing Machinery, Appliances, Equipment, New Structures, Fixtures, etc. Clause As To Possession And Rents On Default Receivership Clause A Clause Applying Where Old Debt Secured In Part By Homestead And Also New Debt Involved Sale In Parcels Or Partial Sale-Clause A Clause For Partial Foreclosures Homestead Disclaimer Clause Promissory Note Reciting Security By Deed Of Trust Of Oil, Gas, Etc.; Leaseholds; Oil Runs, etc. Deed Of Trust And Assignment Covering Oil, Gas, Etc.; Leaseholds; Oil Runs, etc. Deed Of Trust And Assignment Covering Oil, Gas, Etc.; Leaseholds; Oil Runs, Etc.-Another Form, Including Drilling And Related Personalty Another Clause As To Oil Runs, etc. Release Of Part Of Land Covered By Vacant Land MortgageClause Release Of Part Of Land Subdivided For Residential Development-Clause Future Advances Or Re-Advances At Option Of MortgageeClause Modification Agreement Provisions As To Future Advances Or ReAdvances Clause As To Future Indebtedness Warranty Of Title Covenant Of Warranty Of Title-Clause Truth In Lending Not Applicable-Clause Clause Against Usury Clause Against Usury-Another Form Covenant To Insure-Clause Covenant To Insure-Flood Insurance-Clause Agreement For Comprehensive Type Insurance Covenant As To Notice And Demand-Clause Waiver Of Demand And Presentment For Payment Acceleration Clause-Another Form Acceleration Clause-Another Form XXXIV TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 10.72 10.73 10.74 10.75 10.76 10.77 10.78 10.79 10.80 10.81 10.82 10.83 10.84 10.85 10.86 10.87 10.88 10.89 10.90 10.91 10.92 10.93 10.94 10.95 10.96 10.97 10.98 10.99 10.100 10.101 10.102 10.103 10.104 10.105 10.106 10.107 10.108 10.109 10.110 10.111 10.112 10.113 10.114 10.115 10.116 10.117 10.118 Delinquency Charge And Acceleration Clause Miscellaneous Clauses And Covenants Eminent Domain Awards-Clause Expenses Of Litigation-Clause Expenses To Remedy Default Or Preserve Lien-Clause Alteration, Removal Or Demolition Of Buildings-Clause Mortgagor To Make Improvements-Clause Exemption Of Mortgagor From Personal Liability-Clause Compliance With Provisions Of Prior Mortgage-Clause Foreclosure Sale In One ParcE;!l-Clause Clause Limiting Waiver To Particular Instance Clause Against Waiver Or Forfeiture Due To Failure Of Mortgagee To Exercise Option To Accelerate Incorporation By Reference Of Supplemental Agreement-Clause Inspection Of Premises By Mortgagee-Clause Covenant To Keep Premises In Repair-Clause Covenant To Keep Premises In Repair-Clause-Another Form Subordinate Mortgage Clause With Acceleration ProvisionClause Due On Sale, Etc.-Clause Clause Precluding Sale "Subject to" Extension Of Maturity Of Note Secured By A Lien Transfer Of Deed Of Trust Assignment Of Rents And Profits As Further Security-Clause Assignment Of Mortgage Generally Assignment Of Lien Assignment Of Mortgage With Covenant Assignment Of Part Interest In Mortgage Participation Agreement Mortgage Participation Certificate Provision In Assignment Of Mortgage As Security Notice Of Assignment Extension Agreement Consolidation, Extension And Spreader Agreement Release Of A Lien Partial Release Non-Merger Provision In Deed Release Of Collateral Transfer Of Note Appointment Of Substitute Or Successor Trustee Trustee's Notice Of Sale Substitute Trustee's Notice Of Sale Deed To Purchaser By Trustee Deed To Purchaser By Substitute Trustee Deficiency Judgment Mter Foreclosure Deed Of Trust Foreclosure Mter Acceptance Of Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure Mfidavit Of Repairs Mfidavit Of Commencement Of Construction Mfidavit Of N on-Commencement Of Construction Homestead Mfidavit xxxv TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 10.119 10.120 10.121 10.122 10.123 10.124 10.125 10.126 10.127 10.128 10.129 10.130 10.131 10.132 10.133 10.134 10.135 10.136 10.137 10.138 10.139 10.140 10.141 10.142 10.143 10.144 10.145 Mortgage; General Form Mortgage On Lease Of Real Property-General Form Deed Of Trust And Note-Fha Deed Of Trust And Note-VA Deed Of Trust And Note-FmHA Deed Of Trust And Note-FNMAlFHLMC Instructions For Preparation Of VA Request For Determination Of Reasonable Value/HUD Application For Property Appraisal And Commitment VA Request For Determination Of Reasonable Value/HUD Application For Property Appraisal And Commitment (With Certifications For Submissions To VA) Certificate Of Reasonable Value VA Request For Determination Of Reasonable Value/HUD Application For Property Appraisal And Commitment (With Assignment Of Appraiser) Instructions For Preparation Of VA Request For Determination Of Reasonable Value/HUD Application For Property Appraisal And Commitment Request For Verification Of Employment (HUD-VA-FmHA) Request For Verification Of Employment (Fannie Mae) Request For Verification Of Employment (Fannie Mae-Spanish) Instructions For Preparation Of Application For VA Or FmHA Home Loan Guaranty Or For HUD/FHA Insured Mortgage VA Application For Home Loan Guaranty; USDA-FmHA Application For FmHA Guaranteed Loan; HUD/FHA Application For Commitment For Insurance Under The National Housing Act Certificate Of Commitment (For VA Loan Guaranty) Certificate Of Commitment (For HUD Insured Mortgage) HUDNA Addendum To Uniform Residential Loan Application Mortgagee's Assurance Of Completion Request For Verification Of Deposit (VA And HUD Form) Deed Of Trust-Texas-Single Family-Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Uniform Instrument Petition For Forced Sale Of Interest In Real Property As Reimbursement For Property Taxes Paid By Co-Owner Order For Forced Sale Of Interest In Real Property As Reimbursement For Property Taxes Paid By Co-Owner Home Equity Loans Reverse Mortgages Home Equity Loan Foreclosure Procedures PART III. REAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 11. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LIENS A. 11.01 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Homestead Exemption Requirements for Home Improvement Contracts XXXVI TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 11.02 Homestead Exemption Requirements for Home Improvement Contracts-Authorized Encumbrances for Homestead Property Homestead Exemption Requirements for Home Improvement Contracts-Notice Required for Home Improvement Contracts on Homesteads Federal Regulation of Construction Contracts 11.03 11.04 B. Introduction to Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens Statutory Scheme for Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens Definitions for Statutory Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens Required Notices for Statutory Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens Persons Entitled to Statutory Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens Persons Entitled to Statutory Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens-Persons Entitled to Statutory Mechanic's Liens Under Sham Contracts Property to Which Statutory Mechanic's and Materialman's Lien Extends Payments Secured by Statutory Mechanic's and Materialman's Lien Payments Secured by Statutory Mechanic's and Materialman's Lien-Limitation on Amount of Subcontractor's Lien Payments Secured by Statutory Mechanic's and Materialman's Lien-Limitation on Ordinary Retainage Lien Procedure for Perfecting Statutory Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens Procedure for Perfecting Statutory Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens-What Constitutes Accrual of Indebtedness or Claim for Retainage Required Contents of Affidavit for Mechanic's and Materialman's Lien Required Contents of Affidavit for Mechanic's and Materialman's Lien-Notice of Filed Affidavit for Mechanic's Lien Required Notice of Non-Residential Mechanic's Lien by Derivative Claimant Notice by Derivative Mechanic's Lien Claimant for Contractual Retainage Notice by Derivative Claimant for Non-Residential Special Fabrication 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11 .16 11.17 11.18 11.19 11.20 11.21 C. 11.22 11.23 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MECHANIC'S AND MATERIALMAN'S LIENS WITHHOLDING AND RETAINAGE FOR MECHANIC'S LIENS Authority for Owner to Withhold Funds for Benefit of Lien Claimants Authority for Owner to Withhold Funds for Benefit of Lien Claimants-Time Period During Which Funds are Withheld XXXVII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 11.24 11.25 11.26 11.27 11.28 11.29 11.30 11.31 11.32 11.33 11.34 11.35 11.36 D. 11.37 11.38 11.39 11.40 11.41 11.42 11.43 11.44 11.45 11.46 11.47 11.48 Authority for Owner to Withhold Funds for Benefit of Lien Claimants-Payment by Owner to Mechanic's Lien Claimant on Demand Authority for Owner to Withhold Funds for Benefit of Lien Claimants-Owner's Liability for Payments Not Withheld Affidavit Required for Labor or Materials Provided for Improvements Affidavit Required for Labor or Materials Provided for Improvements-Affidavit Required of Seller of Real Property Affidavit Required for Labor or Materials Provided for Improvements-Civil and Criminal Liability for False Section 53.085 . Affidavit Required Retainage by Owner for Benefit of Mechanic's Lien Claimants Required Retainage by Owner for Benefit of Mechanic's Lien Claimants-Types of Payments Secured by Retainage Required Retainage by Owner for Benefit of Mechanic's Lien Claimants-Mechanic's Lien on Retained Funds Required Retainage by Owner for Benefit of Mechanic's Lien Claimants-Preferences to Retained Funds Required Retainage by Owner for Benefit of Mechanic's Lien Claimants-Owner's Liability for Failure to Retain Funds Affidavit of Completion of Real Property Improvements Affidavit of Completion of Real Property Improvements-Required Contents of Affidavit of Completion Affidavit of Completion of Real Property Improvements-Persons Entitled to Copies of Affidavit of Completion PRIORITY, RELEASE, AND ACTIONS ON MECHANIC'S LIENS Preference for Mechanic's Lien Claimants Over Other Creditors Preference for Mechanic's Lien Claimants Over Other CreditorsPriority of Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens Over Other Liens Preference for Mechanic's Lien Claimants Over Other CreditorsEquality of Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens Inception of Statutory Mechanic's and Materialman's Lien Affidavit of Commencement of Construction or Delivery of Materials Enforcement of Creditors' Remedies Against Money Due to Contractors Release of Mechanic's and Materialman's Claim or Lien Liability of Original Contractor for Actions on Other Mechanic's Liens Method of Foreclosure of Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens Method of Foreclosure of Mechanic's and Materialman's LiensTransfer of Property Sold on Foreclosure of Mechanic's Lien Method of Foreclosure of Mechanic's and Materialman's LiensRecovery of Costs and Attorney Fees on Foreclosure of Lien Methods for Discharge of Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens XXXVIII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 11.49 11.50 11.51 11.52 11.53 11.54 11.55 11.56 11.57 11.58 11.59 11.60 11.61 Time Periods for Bringing Suit to Foreclose Mechanic's Liens Obligation of Owner to Furnish Information About Construction Project Obligation of Owner to Furnish Information About Construction Project-Obligation of Contractor to Furnish Information to Workers Obligation of Owner to Furnish Information About Construction Project-Obligation of Subcontractor to Furnish Information Obligation of Owner to Furnish Information About Construction Project-Obligation of Lien or Bond Claimants to Furnish Information Obligation of Owner to Furnish Information About Construction Project-:-Payment of Actual Cost of Furnishing Information Under Section 53.159 Obligation of Owner to Furnish Information About Construction Project-Liability for Failure to Furnish Information Under Section 53.159 Summary Motion to Remove Invalid or Unenforceable Mechanic's Lien Summary Motion to Remove Invalid or Unenforceable Mechanic's Lien-Grounds for Invalidity or Unenforceability of Claim or Lien Summary Motion to Remove Invalid or Unenforceable Mechanic's Lien-Procedure on Summary Motion Summary Motion to Remove Invalid or Unenforceable Mechanic's Lien-Bond Requirements After Order to Remove Mechanic's Lien or Claim Summary Motion to Remove Invalid or Unenforceable Mechanic's Lien-Effect of Failure to File Bond or Deposit After Order to Remove Lien Summary Motion to Remove Invalid or Unenforceable Mechanic's Lien-Revival of Removed Lien E . MECHANIC'S LIENS BONDS AND PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS 11.62 11.63 11.64 11.65 11.66 11.67 11.68 11.69 Bond to IndemnifY Against Mechanic's and Materialman's Lien Bond to Indemnify Against Mechanic's and Materialman's LienEffect of Indemnity Bond on Lien Bond to Indemnify Against Mechanic's and Materialman's LienRequirements for Indemnity Bond Bond to Indemnify Against Mechanic's and Materialman's LienNotice ofIndemnity Bond Bond to IndemnifY Against Mechanic's and Materialman's LienRecording of Indemnity Bond and Notice Bond to IndemnifY Against Mechanic's and Materialman's LienAction on Indemnity Bond Bond of Contractor to Pay Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens or Claims Bond of Contractor to Pay Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens or Claims-Persons Protected by Payment Bond XXXIX TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 11.70 11.71 11.72 11.73 11.74 11.75 11.76 11.77 11.78 11.79 11.80 Bond of Contractor to Pay Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens or Claims-Requirements for Payment Bond Bond of Contractor to Pay Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens or Claims-Recording of Payment Bond and Construction Contract Bond of Contractor to Pay Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens or Claims-Reliance on Payment Record Bond of Contractor to Pay Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens or Claims-Perfection of Claim Against Payment Bond Under Section 53.206 Owner's Notice of Claim to Surety on Payment Bond Owner's Notice of Claim to Surety on Payment Bond-Action on Payment Bond Owner's Notice of Claim to Surety on Payment Bond-Effect of Attempted Compliance With Payment Bond Requirements Mechanic's Liens on Money Due to Certain Public Works Contractors Mechanic's Liens on Money Due to Certain Public Works Contractors-Requirements for Notice of Lien on Public Works Contract Mechanic's Liens on Money Due to Certain Public Works Contractors-Bond for Release of Lien on Public Works Contract Mechanic's Liens on Money Due to Certain Public Works Contractors-Action on Bond Under Subchapter J F. MECHANIC'S LIENS AND RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION 11.81 11.82 11.83 11.84 11.85 11.86 11.87 11.88 11.89 11.90 Availability of Mechanic's Liens on Residential Construction Projects Availability of Mechanic's Liens on Residential Construction Projects-Notice by Derivative Claimant to Residential Owner or Contractor Availability of Mechanic's Liens on Residential Construction Projects-N otice by Derivative Claimant for Specially Fabricated Items Procedure for Fixing Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens on Homesteads Procedure for Fixing Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens on Homesteads-Requirements for Affidavit of Mechanic's Lien on Homestead Disclosure Statement Required for Residential Construction Contracts Requirement for Original Contractor's List of Subcontractors and Suppliers Requirement for Original Contractor's List of Subcontractors and Suppliers-Waiver of List of Subcontractors and Suppliers Provisions Related to Closing of Loan for Construction of Improvements Provisions Related to Closing of Loan for Construction of Improvements-Requirement for Final Bills-Paid Affidavit on Residential Construction XL TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 11.91 Provisions Related to Closing of Loan for Construction of Improvements-Conveyance of Residential Property to Contractor Not Required G. REQUIREMENTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT OF CONTRACTORS 11.92 11.93 11.94 11.95 11.96 11.97 11.98 11.99 11.100 11.101 11.102 Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors for Improvements Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors for Improvements-Definitions for Prompt Payment Provisions Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors for Improvements-Time Periods for Payments to Contractors and Subcontractors Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors for Improvements-Time Periods for Payments to Contractors and Subcontractors-Exception for Failure of Lender to Disburse Funds Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors for Improvements-Withholding Authorized in Disputes Over Payment for Improvements Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors for Improvements-Accrual of Interest on Overdue Payments Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors for Improvements-Action to Enforce Prompt Payment Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors for Improvements-Waiver of Prompt Payment Provisions Prohibited Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors for Improvements-Right of Contractor or Subcontractor to Suspend Work on Improvements Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors for Improvements-Right of Contractor or Subcontractor to Suspend Work on Improvements-Requirement for Notice to Lender of Suspension of Work Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors for Improvements-Right of Contractor or Subcontractor to Suspend Work on Improvements-Duties and Liabilities on Suspension of Performance H . BUILDING LOANS AND MORTGAGES 11.103 11.104 11.105 11.106 11.107 Introduction to Building Loans and Mortgages Introduction to Building Loans and Mortgages-Priority of Building Mortgage as Against Mechanic's and Materialman's Lien Introduction to Building Loans and Mortgages-Priority of Building Mortgage as Against Security Interest in Fixtures Priority of Fixture Security Interests Under Uniform Commercial Code Priority of Fixture Security Interests Under Uniform Commercial Code-Residual Priority Rule for Fixture Security Interests XLI TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 11.108 11.109 11.110 11.111 11.112 11.113 11.114 Priority of Fixture Security Interests Under Uniform Commercial Code-"First to File or Record" Priority Rule for Fixture Security Interests Priority of Fixture Security Interests Under Uniform Commercial Code-Priority Rule for Purchase Money Security Interests in Fixtures Priority of Fixture Security Interests Under Uniform Commercial Code-Priority Rule for Readily Removable Goods Priority of Fixture Security Interests Under Uniform Commercial Code-Priority Rule for Judicial Liens as Against Fixture Security Interests Priority of Fixture Security Interests Under Uniform Commercial Code-Priority Rule for Security Interests in Manufactured Homes Priority of Fixture Security Interests Under Uniform Commercial Code-Priority Rule for Construction Mortgages as Against Fixture Security Interests Statute of Frauds Requirements for Description of Real Property I. 11.115 11.116 11.117 11.118 11.119 11.120 11.121 11.122 11.123 11.124 11.125 11.126 11.127 11.128 11.129 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION LIABILITY Residential Construction Liability Under Chapter 27, Property Code Definitions for Residential Construction Liability Limitations on Liability of Contractor for Damages Attorney Fees and Costs for Frivolous Suits Requirement of Written Notice to Contractor Requirement of Written Notice to Contractor-Evidence and Inspection of Damages Requirement of Written Notice to Contractor-Written Offer of Settlement by Contractor and Repairs Requirement of Written Notice to Contractor-Extension of Time for Notice, Inspection, and Offer of Settlement Requirement of Written Notice to Contractor-Abatement of Suit for Notice and Inspection Amount of Damages Recoverable for Construction Defect Amount of Damages Recoverable for Construction Defect-Limitation of Damages on Rejection of Reasonable Offer Duty of Contractor to Cure Dangerous Defects Mediation of Claims for Damages From Construction Defects Required Disclosure Statement for Residential Construction Contracts Indemnification of Architects and Engineers in Construction Contracts J. 11.130 11.131 FORMS Form-Construction Contract for House Form-Disclosure Statement for Residential Construction Contracts XLII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 11.132 11.133 11.134 11.135 11.136 11.137 11.138 11.139 11.140 11.141 11.142 11.143 11.144 11.145 11.146 11.147 11.148 11.149 11.150 11.151 11.152 11.153 11.154 11.155 11.156 11.157 11.158 11.159 Form-Homestead Protection Notice for Construction Contracts Form-Construction Contract for House or Building Without Architect Form-Statutory Retainage Clause for Construction Contracts Form-Clause for Liquidated Damages Held in Trust Form-Clause for Liquidated Damages Held in Escrow Form-Bond to Assure Payment of Labor and Materials Form-Construction Contract for Building With Architect Form-Bond for Performance of Building Contract Form- Progress Certificate by Architect Form-Certificate of Completion by Architect Form-Final Certificate by Architect Form-Construction Contract for Work and/or Labor as Independent Contractor Form-General Construction Contract Form-Mechanic's and Materialman's Lien Contract Form-Mechanic's and Materialman's Lien Note Form-Completion Affidavit by Owner Form-Completion Affidavit by Contractor Form-Affidavit of Payments to Subcontractors, Laborers, and Materialmen-Claims Paid in Full Form-Affidavit of Payments to Subcontractors, Laborers, and Materialmen-Claims Not Paid Form-Assignment of Mechanic's Lien Note as Collateral with Assignee Subrogated to Assignor's Rights Form-Paving Contract and Lien With Special Assessment Form-Transfer and Subordination of Mechanic's Lien Contract to Secure Construction Financing Form-Clause Providing for Lien on Homestead Form-Building Loan Contract Form-Schedule of Building Loan Disbursements by Lender Form-Building Loan Promissory Note Form-Building Loan Mortgage Form-Affidavit of Expense for Building Loan Contract CHAPTER 12. CONDOMINIUMS A. 12.01 12.02 12.03 12.04 12.05 12.06 CONDOMINIUMS Introduction to Texas Condominium Legislation Uniform Condominium Act for Condominiums Created After 1993 Uniform Condominium Act for Condominiums Created After 1993-Definition of "Condominium" Uniform Condominium Act for Condominiums Created After 1993-Separate Titles and Taxation of Condominium Units Uniform Condominium Act for Condominiums Created After 1993-Application of Ordinances, Regulations, and Building Codes Creation of Condominium by Recording Declaration XLIII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 12.07 12.08 12.09 12.10 12.11 12.12 12.13 12.14 12.15 12.16 12.17 12.18 12.19 12.20 12.21 12.22 12.23 12.24 12.25 12.26 12.27 12.28 12.29 12.30 Creation of Condominium by Recording Declaration-Required Contents of Condominium Declaration Legal Description of Condominium Units Common Element Interests, Votes, and Common Expense Liabilities Common Element Interests, Votes, and Common Expense Liabilities-Limited Common Elements Required Contents of Condominium Plats and Plans Clause in Condominium Declaration Protecting Rights of Secured Lenders Declaration for Leasehold Condominium Easement Rights of Condominium Declarant Easement Rights of Condominium Declarant-Requirements for Transfer of Special Declarant Rights Termination of Contracts and Leases of Condominium Declarant Required Contents of Bylaws of Condominium Unit Owners' Association Condominium Unit Owners' Association's Lien for Assessments Disclosure Provisions for Protection of Condominium Purchasers Disclosure Provisions for Protection of Condominium Purchasers-Liability for Preparation of Condominium Information Statement Disclosure Provisions for Protection of Condominium Purchasers-Required Contents of Condominium Information Statements Disclosure Provisions for Protection of Condominium Purchasers-Requirements for Resale of Condominium Unit Disclosure Provisions for Protection of Condominium Purchasers-Purchaser's Right to Cancel Condominium Purchase Condominium Act for Condominiums Created Before 1994 Condominium Act for Condominiums Created Before 1994-Establishment of Condominium Regime Condominium Act for Condominiums Created Before 1994-0wnership of Condominium Apartments Requirements for Condominium Apartment Deeds Requirements for Condominium Apartment Deeds-Ownership Interests in Common Elements of Condominium Regime Requirements for Description of Real Property in Contracts and Deeds Effect of Federal Law on Condominiums B. 12.31 12.32 12.33 12.34 12.35 12.36 12.37 12.38 FORMS Short Form Declaration of Residential Condominium Form-Long Form Declaration of Residential Condominium Form-Consent of Mortgagee to Declaration of Condominium Form-Restrictions and Covenants for Residential Condominium Form-Clause Prohibiting Unlawful Use of Condominium Form-Clause Prohibiting Nuisances at Condominium Form-Clause Concerning Use of Condominium Relating to Insurance Risk Form-Clause Concerning Renovation of Condominium XLIV TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 12.39 12.40 12.41 12.42 12.43 12.44 12.45 12.46 12.47 12.48 12.49 12.50 12.51 12.52 12.53 12.54 Form-Clause Concerning, Obstruction of Condominium Common Elements Form-Condominium Association Bylaws-Basic Form Form-Condominium Association Bylaws-Alternative Form Form-Articles of Incorporation for Association of Condominium Owners Form-Contract of Sale for Condominium Form-Addendum to Contract of Sale for Condominium Form-Cash Deed to Condominium Unit Form-Addendum to Mortgage of Condominium Form-Condominium Lien Mfidavit Form-Notice of Condominium Lien Form-Release of Condominium Lien Form-Residential Condominium Resale Contract-TREC Form Form-Residential Condominium Resale Contract-FHA or VA Financing-TREC Form Form-Condominium Resale Certificate-TREC Form Form-Warranty Deed to Condominium Apartment Under Condominium Act Form-Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report (Fannie Mae) CHAPTER 13. TIMESHARE ARRANGEMENTS A. 13.01 13.02 13.03 13.04 13.05 13.06 13.07 13.08 13.09 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 13.17 13.18 TIMESHARE ARRANGEMENTS Introduction to Timeshare Arrangements Introduction to Timeshare Arrangements-What Constitutes Tenancy in Common or Time-Span Ownership Introduction to Timeshare Arrangements-What Constitutes Interval Ownership Introduction to Timeshare Arrangements-Limitation on Right to Partition Time-Span' Estate Introduction to Timeshare Arrangements-Effect of Bankruptcy of Condominium Developer Texas Timeshare Act Texas Timeshare Act-Organization of Timeshare Act Texas Timeshare Act-Powers of Texas Real Estate Commission Under Timeshare Act Supervisory Duties of Timeshare Developer Supervisory Duties of Timeshare Developer-Availability of Timeshare Books and Records Declaration of Timeshare Regime Ownership and Partition of Timeshare Interests Ownership and Partition of Timeshare Interests-Conveyance and Encumbrance of Timeshare Interests Requirements for Registration of Timeshare Properties Requirements for Registration of Timeshare Properties-Penalty for Violation of Registration Requirement Requirements for Timeshare Exchange Programs Required Contents of Promotional Disclosure Statements Requirements for Timeshare Disclosure Statements XLV TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 13.19 13.20 13.21 13.22 13.23 13.24 13.25 13.26 13.27 13.28 13.29 13.30 13.31 13.32 13.33 Requirements for Exchange Program Disclosure Statements Liability of Developer for Materials Provided by Exchange Company Liability of Developer for Materials Provided by Exchange Company-Liability of Timeshare Exchange Company for Acts of Developer When Disclosure Statements Are Not Required for Timeshare Interests Purchaser's Right to Cancel Contract to Purchase Timeshare Interest Purchaser's Right to Cancel Contract to Purchase Timeshare Interest-Notice of Cancellation of Contract and Refund of Payments Requirements for Contracts to Purchase Timeshare Interests Requirements for Contracts to Purchase Timeshare Interests"Exhibit A" Information on Purchaser's Cancellation Rights Requirements for Timeshare Escrow Accounts Application of Deceptive Trade Practices Act to Timeshare Act Insurance Requirements for Disposition of Timeshare Interests Requirements for Annual Timeshare Fee and Expense Statement Requirements for Annual Timeshare Fee and Expense Statement-Required Notice of Annual Statement Requirements for Annual Timeshare Fee and Expense Statement-Civil Penalty and Injunction for Late Statement Requirements for Description of Real Property in Contracts and Deeds B. 13.34 13.35 13.36 13.37 13.38 13.39 13.40 13.41 13.42 13.43 13.44 FORMS Form-Application to Register Timeshare Property With TREC Form-Application to Amend Timeshare Registration With TREC Form-Acknowledgment of Receipt of Timeshare Disclosure Statement Form-Timeshare Disclosure Statement Form-Declaration of Restrictions, Covenants, and Conditions for Timeshare Form-Bylaws of Council of Purchasers of Timeshare Interests Form-Contract of Sale for Timeshare Interest Form-Promissory Note for Purchase of Timeshare Interest Form-Warranty Deed for Timeshare Interest Form-Timeshare Deed of Trust Form-Notice of Intent to Release Timeshare Escrow Funds Volume 15 PART III. REAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT-Continued CHAPTER 14. SUBDIVISIONS AND DEED RESTRICTIONS A. 14.01 SUBDMSIONS AND ZONING GENERALLY Introduction to Subdivisions XLVI TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 14.02 14.03 14.04 14.05 Property Code Requirements for Recording Subdivision Plats Statute of Fraud Requirements for Description of Real Property Municipal Zoning Authority County Zoning Authority B. 14.06 14.07 14.08 14.09 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 14.14 14.15 14.16 Municipal Subdivision Regulation Under Chapter 212 Municipal Rulemaking Authority Over Subdivision Development Damages and Penalties for Violations of Municipal Subdivision Regulations Requirements for Plats of Subdivisions Under Municipal Jurisdiction Requirements for Plats of Subdivisions Under Municipal Jurisdiction-Water and Sewer Requirements for Municipal Subdivisions Plats Procedure for Approval of Municipal Subdivision Plat Under Chapter 212 Standards for Approval of Municipal Subdivision Plat Under Chapter 212 Requirements for Plats of Developments under Municipal Jurisdiction Municipal Approval of Development Plat Under Chapter 212 Developer Participation in Municipal Contracts for Public Improvements Restriction on Home-Rule Municipal Development Regulation C. 14.17 14.18 14.19 14.20 14.21 14.22 14.23 14.24 14.25 14.26 14.27 14.28 14.29 14.30 MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT COUNTY REGULATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT County Subdivision Regulation Damages and Penalties for Violations of County Subdivision Regulations Requirements for Plats of Subdivisions Under County Jurisdiction Exceptions From County Subdivision Platting Requirements Approval of Subdivision Plat by County Cancellation of Subdivisions Under County Jurisdiction Revision of Plats of Subdivisions Under County Jurisdiction Jurisdiction Over Subdivisions in Counties Along Mexican Border Subdivision Platting Requirements for Counties Along Mexican Border Subdivision Platting Requirements for Counties Along Mexican Border-Action on Filing of Subdivision Plat in County Along Mexican Border Requirements Prior to Sale or Lease of Subdivision Land Along Border Contract Requirements for Subdivision Land Along Mexican Border Contract Requirements for Subdivision Land Along Mexican Border-Disclosure Notice for Subdivision Along Mexican Border Annual Statement for Subdivision Along Mexican Border XLVII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 14.31 14.32 14.33 14.34 14.35 14.36 Jurisdiction Over Subdivisions in Certain Economically Distressed Counties Subdivision Platting Requirements III Economically Distressed Counties Subdivision Platting Requirements in Economically Distressed Counties-Action on Filing of Subdivision Plat in Economically Distressed County Authority of County Planning Commissions Over Subdivisions County Regulation of Manufactured Home Rental Communities County Regulation of Manufactured Home Rental CommunitiesMinimum Infrastructure Standards and Development Plans D. 14.37 14.38 14.39 14.40 14.41 14.42 14.43 14.44 14.45 14.46 14.47 14.48 14.49 14.50 Introduction to Deed Restrictions Restrictive Covenants for Subdivisions in Populous Cities and Counties Restrictive Covenants for Subdivisions in Populous Cities and Counties-Committee Procedure to Create or Alter Existing Restrictive Covenants Restrictive Covenants for Subdivisions in Populous Cities and Counties-Contents of Petition to Create or Alter Existing Restrictive Covenants Restrictive Covenants for Subdivisions in Populous Cities and Counties-Notice of Effectiveness of Petition and Certificate of Compliance Construction and Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants Construction and Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants-Enforcement of Land Use Restrictions in Certain Counties Powers of Property Owners' Associations Over Restrictive Covenants Disclosure of Assessment Information by Property Owners' Associations Disclosure of Assessment Information by Property Owners' Associations-Required Contents of Resale Certificate for Subdivision Property Disclosure of Assessment Information by Property Owners' Associations-Effect of Statements in Resale Certificate for Subdivision Property Disclosure of Assessment Information by Property Owners' Associations-Owner's Remedies for Failure to Deliver Assessment Information Enforcement of Land Use Restrictions by Municipalities Enforcement of Land Use Restrictions by Municipalities-Notice to Purchasers of Restrictions and Enforcement Authority E. 14.51 14.52 DEED RESTRICTIONS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS PROTECTION ACT Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act Requirement for Filing Management Certificate for Association XLVIII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 14.53 14.54 14.55 14.56 14.57 14.58 14.59 14.60 14.61 14.62 14.63 Requirements for Availability of Association Records Notice Required Before Enforcement Action by Association Hearing and Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures for Violations Recovery of Attorney Fees in Enforcement Actions Prohibition Against Certain Foreclosure Sales Requirement for Notice After Foreclosure Sale Right of Redemption After Foreclosure Sale Right of Redemption After Foreclosure Sale-Cost of Redemption of Property From Association Right of Redemption After Foreclosure Sale-Cost of Redemption of Property From Third Party Procedure After Redemption by Lot Owner Procedure After Expiration of Redemption Period F. 14.64 14.65 14.66 14.67 14.68 14.69 14.70 14.71 14.72 14.73 14.74 14.75 14.76 14.77 14.78 14.79 14.80 14.81 14.82 14.83 14.84 14.85 14.86 14.87 FORMS Form-County Clerk Certificate of Authentication for Plat Form-Approval of Plat by Municipal Planning Commission Form-Surveyor's Certificate for Plat Form-Engineer's Certificate for Municipal Subdivision Plat Form-Owner's Public Dedication of Streets and Other Subdivision Features Form-Dedication of Streets and Parks With Utility Easement Reservation Form-Dedication of Access Road and Waterways for Subdivision Form-Non-Dedication of Streets in Subdivision Plat Form-Clause Dedicating Streets in Plat for Private Use Form-Dedication of Common Areas in Subdivision Form-Clause Reserving Common Property in Subdivision Form-Agreement to Convey Property to Trustee for Subdivision Form-Clause For Private Maintenance of Subdivision Improvements Form-Application for Variance from Municipal Zoning Ordinance Form-Application for Special Use Permit for Building Form-Resolution of Board of Adjustment Granting Special Use Permit Form-Notice to Property Owners of Hearing by Zoning Board of Appeals Form-Resolution of Board of Appeals Denying a Zoning Variance Form-Resolution of Board of Appeals Granting a Zoning Variance Form-Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Subdivision Form-Articles of Incorporation for Property Owners' Association Form-Bylaws for Subdivision Property Owners' Association Form-Subdivision Information With Resale Certificate for Owner's Association-TREC Form Form-Addendum for Property Subject to Mandatory Membership in Owner's Association-TREC Form XLIX TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 14.88 14.89 14.90 14.91 Form-Land Use Restrictions for Waterfront Subdivision Form-Land Use Restrictions for Residential Subdivision Form-Deed Restrictions for New Subdivision Form-Deed Restrictions Reserving Architectural Approval for Improvements Form-Release of Deed Restrictions for All Lot Owners Form-Notice of Extension of Building Restrictions by All Lot Owners 14.92 14.93 CHAPTER 15. A. 15.01 15.02 15.03 SHOPPING CENTERS AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS SHOPPING CENTERS AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS Introduction to Shopping Centers and Commercial Developments Methods of Acquisition of Land for Commercial Development Statute of Fraud Requirements for Description of Real Property B. 15.04 15.05 15.06 15.07 15.08 FORMS Form-Basic Shopping Center Lease Form-Shopping Center Lease Favoring Landlord Form-Contract to Build and Lease Shopping Center Space Form-Contract for Sale of Surface Rights for Commercial Development Form-Party Wall Agreement PART IV. REAL PROPERTY LEASING AND MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 16. LANDLORD AND TENANT A. 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.9 16.10 16.11 16.12 16.13 16.14 16.15 16.16 16.17 COMMENTARY-LEASES IN GENERAL " Lease" Defined Requirements For Effective Lease No Particular Form Of Words Necessary Statute Of Frauds Statute Of Frauds-Satisfying The Statute Identifying The Parties Lease Term Lease Term-Fixed Tenancy Lease Term-Periodic Tenancy Lease Term-Tenancy At Will Lease Term-Tenancy At Sufferance Options To Renew Or Extend Rent-In General Rent-Percentage Rent Description Of Premises Execution, Delivery, And Acceptance Recording L TABLE OF CONTENTS B. Sec. 16.18 16.19 16.20 16.21 16.22 16.23 16.24 16.25 16.26 16.27 16.28 16.29 16.30 16.31 16.32 16.33 16.34 16.35 16.36 16.37 16.38 16.39 16.40 16.41 16.42 16.43 16.44 16.45 16.46 16.47 16.48 16.49 16.50 16.51 16.52 16.53 16.54 16.55 16.56 16.57 FORMS A Contract For A Lease A Contract Conferring An Option To Take Lease Residential Lease Dwelling House Lease Furnished House Lease Apartment Lease Commercial Lease Commercial Lease-Tenant-Oriented Commercial Lease-Landlord-Oriented Store Lease; Percentage Rent Lease Of Site For Gasoline Filling Station A Ninety-Nine Year Lease Lease Used In Sale And Lease-Back Transaction Lease Of Offices Lease Of Space For Cigarette Vending Machine Lease With Provision For Cancellation Upon Notice Of Lessor's Intention To Build Lease Of Parking Space Mini Storage Agreement Mini Storage Agreement-Another Form Description Of Premises Clauses-Apartment Description Of Premises Clauses-Space In Office Building Description Of Premises Clauses-One Family Dwelling Description Of Premises Clauses-Brick Works Description Of Premises Clauses-Wharf Term Of Lease Clauses-Fixed Period Term Of Lease Clauses-Week To Week Tenancy Term Of Lease Clauses-Month To Month Tenancy Term Of Lease Clauses-Period Of Lessee's Life Term Of Lease Clauses-Commencement And Expiration When Landlord To Perform Work On Premises Before Commencement Term Of Lease Clauses-Commencement On Completion Of Improvements Term Of Lease Clauses-Commencement And Termination Where Alterations Are Being Made Term Of Lease Clauses-Commencement On Securing Of Licenses And Permits Term Of Lease Clauses-Commencement On Securing Certificate Of Occupancy Delivery Of Possession Clauses Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Another Form Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Immediately On Signing Of Lease Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Prior To Commencement Date Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Subject To Existing Tenancy Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Completion Of Alterations Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Completion Of Alterations-Another Form LI TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 16.58 16.59 16.60 16.61 16.62 16.63 16.64 16.65 16.66 16.67 16.68 16.69 16.70 16.71 16.72 16.73 16.74 16.75 16.76 16.77 16.78 16.79 16.80 16.81 16.82 16.83 16.84 16.85 16.86 16.87 16.88 16.89 Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Delay Or Inability To Deliver Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Delay Or Inability To DeliverAnother Form Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Delay Or Inability To DeliverAnother Form Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Delay Or Inability To DeliverAnother Form Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Delay Or Inability To DeliverAnother Form Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Eviction Of Holdover Tenant Delivery Of Possession Clauses-Eviction Of Present Tenant By Lessor Execution And Delivery Of Lease Conferring Rights; Clause Execution And Delivery Of Lease Conferring Rights; ClauseAnother Form Rent Clauses-General Form Rent Clauses-Percentage Of Gross Sales With Guaranteed Minimum Rent Clauses-Percentage Of Gross Sales With Guaranteed Minimum-Another Form Rent Clauses-Percentage Of Gross Sales With Minimum Amount Payable In Advance Rent Clauses-Percentage Of Gross Sales With Minimum Amount Payable In Advance-Option To Pay Fixed Amount In Lieu Of Percentage Rent Clauses-Base Rent Plus Percentage Of Gross Sales Rent Clauses-Base Rent Plus Percentage Of Net Sales Rent Clauses-Percentage Of Taxes Rent Clauses-Ground Rental Rent Clauses-Taxes In Excess Of Fixed Amount As Additional Rent Rent Clauses-Additional Rent For Increase In Real Estate Taxes Rent Clauses-Additional Rent For Increase In Real Estate Taxes-Limitation Rent Clauses-Additional Rent For Increase In Real Estate Taxes-Premises To Be Designated As Separate Tax Lot Rent Clauses-Reappraisal; Arbitration Rent Clauses-Escalator Clause-Real Estate Taxes And Operating Costs Based On Porter's Wage Rates Rent Clauses-Escalator Clause-Real Estate Taxes And Specified Operating Costs Rent Clauses-Cumulative Limit On Escalation Rent Clauses-Noncumulative Limit On Escalation Rent Clauses-Time Of Payment Of Additional Rent Under Tax Escalation Clause Rent Clauses-Commencement On Completion Of Work Rent Clauses-Advance Payment Of Rent For Last Year Of Term With Provision For Discount Miscellaneous Clauses Payment Of Taxes, Etc. By Lessee; Clause LII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. Payment Of Taxes, Etc. By Lessee; Clause-Another Form Payment Of Taxes, Etc. By Lessee; Clause-Another Form Payment Of Taxes, Etc. By Lessee; Clause-Fixing Ceiling And Limiting Responsibility Of Lessor Payment Of Tax Increase Caused By Improvement By Lessee; 16.93 Clause Payment By Lessor Of Proportionate Share Of Taxes Imposed On 16.94 Basis Of Excess Assessment Payment For Water And Sewer Rent By Lessee; Clause 16.95 Payment For Water And Sewer Rent By Lessee; Clause-Another 16.96 Form Payment For Water And Sewer Rent By Lessee; Clause- Another 16.97 Form Payment For Water And Sewer Rent By Lessee; Clause-Addition 16.98 To Rent If Not Paid Lessee To Install Water Meter And Pay Water Charges; Clause 16.99 16.100 Reimbursement Of Tenant For Advances On Account Of Landlord 16.101 Electricity Clauses 16.102 Electricity Clauses- Another Form 16.103 Electricity Clauses-Another Form 16.104 Electricity Clauses-Another Form 16.105 Electricity Clauses-Another Form 16.106 Electricity Clauses-Another Form 16.107 Utilities To Be Furnished And Paid For By Lessee-Clause 16.108 Air Conditioning Clauses 16.109 Air Conditioning Clauses-Another Form 16.110 Air Conditioning Clauses-Another Form 16.111 Air Conditioning Clauses-Another Form 16.112 Air Conditioning Clauses-Another Form 16.113 Air Conditioning Clauses-Another Form 16.114 Air Conditioning Clauses-Installation Of Equipment, Use, Repair, etc. 16.115 Air Conditioning Clauses-Installation, Repair And Removal By Lessee 16.116 Air Conditioning Clauses-Permission For Lessee To Install, etc. 16.117 Air Conditioning Clauses-Ownership Of Equipment, Use, Repair, etc. 16.118 Surety's Engagement 16.119 Tenement Lease-Covenant Not To Allow Immorality, etc. 16.120 Clause Binding Heirs, etc. 16.121 Appraisements By Arbitration-Clause 16.122 Condition Of Premises Clauses 16.123 Condition Of Premises Clauses-Another Form 16.124 Condition Of Premises Clauses-Another Form 16.125 Condition Of Premises Clauses-Another Form . 16.126 Condition Of Premises-Lead- Based Paint Disclosure Form 16.127 Substitution Of Space Clauses 16.128 Substitution Of Space Clauses-Another Form 16.129 Substitution Of Space Clauses-Another Form 16.130 Substitution Of Space Clauses-Another Form 16.90 16.91 16.92 LIII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 16.131 16.132 16.133 16.134 16.135 16.136 16.137 16.138 16.139 16.140 16.141 16.142 16.143 16.144 16.145 16.146 16.147 16.148 16.149 16.150 16.151 16.152 16.153 16.154 16.155 16.156 16.157 16.158 16.159 16.160 16.161 16.162 16.163 16.164 16.165 16.166 16.167 16.168 16.169 16.170 Substitution Of Space Clauses-Payment By Lessor Of Expense Of Moving Tenant To New Rooms Party Wall Clause Broker Clause Quiet Enjoyment Covenant Quiet Enjoyment Covenant-Another Form Quiet Enjoyment Covenant-Another Form Quiet Enjoyment Covenant-Another Form Quiet Enjoyment Covenant-Shopping Center Premises And Parking Area Covenant Of Title Of Landlord Residence On Premises Clause Compliance With Governmental Regulations Clause Compliance With Governmental Regulations Clause-Another Form Compliance With Governmental Regulations Clause-Right Of Lessee To Contest Validity Of Regulations And Defer Compliance Elevator Service Clause Elevator Service Clause-Another Form Shopping Center Parking Area Clause Name Of Building To Be Constructed-Clause Restriction On Use Clauses-Dwelling House Restriction On Use Clauses-Commercial Space Restriction On Use Clauses-As Provided In Lease Restriction On Use Clauses-Not To Be Used For Business Restriction On Use Clauses-Drug Store Restriction On Use Clauses-Savings And Loan Association Restriction On Use Clauses-Parking Lot Restriction On Use Clauses-Supermarket Restriction On Use Clauses-Soft Drinks Of Designated Company Restriction On Use Clauses-Illegal Or Immoral Purposes Restriction On Use Clauses-Advertisements Restriction On Use Clauses-No Display Of Merchandise On Sidewalk (Store Lease) Restriction On Use Clauses-Signs Restriction On Use Clauses-Posting Of Bills Prohibited Restriction On Use Clauses-Receipt And Shipment Of Merchandise Restriction On Use Clauses-Care And Storing Of Inflammable And Non-Inflammable Film Restriction On Use Clauses-Manufacturing Bringing Building Under Jurisdiction Of Governmental Departments Prohibited Restriction On Use Clauses-Conditions For Use Of Machines And Mechanical Equipment Display Of Signs Clause Display Of Signs Clause-Another Form Display Of Signs Clause-Another Form Competitor Exclusion Clauses Competitor Exclusion Clauses-Drug Store LIV TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 16.171 16.172 16.173 16.174 16.175 16.176 16.177 16.178 16.179 16.180 16.181 16.182 16.183 16.184 16.185 16.186 16.187 16.188 16.189 16.190 16.191 16.192 16.193 16.194 16.195 16.196 16.197 16.198 16.199 16.200 16.201 16.202 16.203 16.204 16.20fi 16.206 16.207 16.208 Competitor Exclusion Clauses-Beauty Salon Competitor Exclusion Clauses-Public Stenography Competitor Exclusion Clauses-Men's Clothing Competitor Exclusion Clauses-Smoking Articles Competitor Exclusion Clauses-Cigar Store Competitor Exclusion Clauses-Confectionery Store Competitor Exclusion Clauses-Broadcasting Insurance By Lessee Clauses Insurance By Lessee Clauses-Another Form Insurance By Lessee Clauses-Pay Increase Insurance By Lessee Clauses-Liability Insurance By Lessee Clauses-Liability-Another Form Insurance By Lessee Clauses-Plate Glass Insurance By Lessor Clause Insurance By Lessor Clause-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessor And Lessee Clauses Maintenance And Repair By Lessor And Lessee Clauses-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessor And Lessee Clauses-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessor And Lessee Clauses-Structural And Extraordinary Repairs By Lessor Maintenance And Repair By Lessor And Lessee Clauses-Requirements Of Governmental Authority Maintenance And Repair By Lessor And Lessee Clauses-Repairs By Lessee Necessitated By Misuse Or Neglect Of Lessee Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Not To Injure, Overload Or Deface Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Appearance Of Premises (Store) Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Interior Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Drain, Waste And Sewer Pipes Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Extermination Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Taking Care Of Apartment Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Preservation Of Furniture Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Preservation Of Furniture-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Painting Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Broken Windows Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Sidewalk (First Floor Store Premises) LV TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 16.209 16.210 16.211 16.212 16.213 16.214 16.215 16.216 16.217 16.218 16.219 16.220 16.221 16.222 16.223 16.224 16.225 16.226 16.227 16.228 16.229 16.230 16.231 16.232 16.233 16.234 16.235 16.236 16.237 16.238 Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Removal Of Ice And Snow Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Removal Of Garbage And Waste Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Gardens And Grounds Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Farm Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Hedges And Fences Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Pay Share Of Expenses Of Repairing Roads, etc. Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Making Repairs On Lessor's Failure To Do So Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Compliance With Municipal Orders Maintenance And Repair By Lessee Clauses-Compliance With Laws, Ordinances, etc. Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Repair Entire Premises Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Keep Outside Walls And Roof In Repair Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Exterior Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Painting Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Painting-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Painting-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Clean Windows Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Cleaning And Rubbish Removal Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Mter Fire Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Mter Fire-Another Form ' Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Mter Fire-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Mter Fire-Another Form Maintenance And Repair By Lessor Clauses-Mter Fire-Another Form Miscellaneous Maintenance And Repair Clauses-Fire; Fixtures Miscellaneous Maintenance And Repair Clauses-Permit Lessor To Repair Upon Lessee's Default Miscellaneous Maintenance And Repair Clauses-Right Of Lessor To Inspect Miscellaneous Maintenance And Repair Clauses-Permission For Lessor To Inspect And Repair Miscellaneous Maintenance And Repair Clauses-Lessor Not To Redecorate Discontinuance Of Services Clause LVI TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 16.239 16.240 16.241 16.242 16.243 16.244 16.245 16.246 16.247 16.248 16.249 16.250 16.251 16.252 16.253 16.254 16.255 16.256 16.257 16.258 16.259 16.260 16.261 16.262 16.263 16.264 16.265 16.266 16.267 16.268 16.269 16.270 16.271 16.272 Access To Premises Clause Access To Premises Clause-Another Form Use Of Furniture Clause Use Of Furniture Clause-Another Form Use Of Drapes And Carpeting Clause Ventilation Of Restaurant Clause Alterations By Lessee Clauses Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Another Form Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Consent Of Lessor Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Consent Of Lessor-Another Form Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Consent Of Lessor-Another Form Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Consent Of Lessor-Use For Purposes Other Than Those Designated Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Approval Of Plans Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Approval Of Plans-Another Form Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Contractors And Plans To Be Approved By Lessor Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Contractors And Plans To Be Approved By Lessor-Another Form Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Right To Use Own Contractors If Approved By Lessor Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Conditions Imposed Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Limitations And Conditions; Lessor's Contributions Alterations By Lessee Clauses-At Expense Of Lessor Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Lessor To Pay Share Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Remodel Offices And Install Air Conditioning Equipment Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Remodel Premises And Install Additions Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Replace Buildings Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Erection Of Television Antenna Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Erection Of Television AntennaAnother Form Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Erection Of Television AntennaAnother Form Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Restoration Of Premises At End Of Term Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Liability And Workmen's Compensation Insurance Alterations By Lessee Clauses-Necessary To Permit Lawful Conduct Of Business Alterations By Lessor Clauses Alterations By Lessor Clauses-Permission Of Lessee Alterations By Lessor Clauses-In Accordance With Plan Alterations By Lessor Clauses-Plans Submitted By Tenant LVII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 16.273 Alterations By Lessor Clauses-Plans Submitted By TenantAnother Form 16.274 Alterations By Lessor Clauses-Plans Submitted By TenantAnother Form 16.275 Alterations By Lessor Clauses-Lessee To Bear Expense In Excess Of Certain Figure 16.276 Alterations By Lessor Clauses-Materials To Be Used 16.277 Alterations By Lessor Clauses-Shopping Centers; Prohibition 16.278 Trees Not To Be Cut Clause 16.279 Improvements By Lessee Clauses-Expend Specified Sum 16.280 Improvements By Lessee Clauses-Obligation To Build 16.281 Improvements By Lessee Clauses-Obligation To Build-Another Form 16.282 Improvements By Lessee Clauses-Ownership By Lessee 16.283 Improvements By Lessee Clauses-Ownership By Lessor 16.284 Improvements By Lessee Clauses-Lessor To Pay For Buildings At Expiration Of Lease 16.285 Improvements By Lessee Clauses-Title To Lighting Fixtures In Lessee 16.286 Improvements By Lessee Clauses-Removal Of Fixtures On Termination Of Lease 16.287 Improvements By Lessee Clauses-Removal Of Fixtures On Termination Of Lease-Another Form 16.288 Improvements By Lessee Clauses-Removal Of Buildings, Structures And Fixtures 16.289 Fire Hazard Not To Be Increased-Clause 16.290 Animals Prohibited (Apartment)-Clause 16.291 Animals Prohibited (Apartment)-Clause-Another Form 16.292 Animal Provisions 16.293 Injury To Roots Of Trees (Farm) Clause 16.294 Destruction Of Premises Clauses 16.295 Destruction Of Premises Clauses-Another Form 16.296 Destruction Of Premises Clauses-First Refusal Option 16.297 Destruction Of Premises Clauses-Use Of Insurance Proceeds (Ground Lease) 16.298 Eminent Domain Clauses 16.299 Eminent Domain Clauses-Another Form 16.300 Eminent Domain Clauses-Rent Reduction If Part Of Premises Taken 16.301 Eminent Domain Clauses-Restoration Of Premises By Lessee; Contribution Of Lessor Towards Cost 16.302 Eminent Domain Clauses-Lessee Not To Claim Award 16.303 Non-Liability Of Lessor Clauses 16.304 Non-Liability Of Lessor'Clauses-Condition Of Premises 16.305 Non-Liability Of Lessor Clauses-Property In Building 16.306 Non-Liability Of Lessor Clauses-Roof Leaks 16.307 Non-Liability Of Lessor Clauses-Damage From Fire Or Water 16.308 Non-Liability Of Lessor Clauses-Clause Waiving Claim For Damages Caused By Lessor When Covered By Insurance 16.309 Indemnity Clauses LVIII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 16.310 16.311 16.312 16.313 16.314 16.315 16.316 16.317 16.318 16.319 16.320 16.321 16.322 16.323 16.324 16.325 16.326 16.327 16.328 16.329 16.330 16.331 16.332 16.333 16.334 16.335 16.336 16.337 16.338 16.339 16.340 16.341 16.342 16.343 16.344 16.345 16.346 16.347 Indemnity Clauses-Another Form Indemnity Clauses-Another Form Indemnity Clauses-Insurance Indemnity Clauses-Loss By Negligence Indemnity Clauses-Signs Indemnity Clauses-Liquor Violations Sublease Or Assignment Clauses Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Consent Of Lessor Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Consent Of Lessor-Another Form Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Consent Of Lessor-Option Of Lessor To Cancel Lease Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Consent Not To Be Unreasonably Withheld Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Consent Not To Be Unreasonably Withheld-Another Form Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Consent Not To Be Unreasonably Withheld-Another Form Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Conditions To Be Performed By Lessee Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-To Corporation To Be Formed By Lessee Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-To Corporation Affiliated With Or Controlled By Tenant Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-To Corporation To Be Formed At Later Date Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Tenant Satisfactory To Lessor Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Lessee Remaining Liable Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Landlord To Sublease Part Of Space Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Division Of Excess Rentals Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Breach Of Covenant Against Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-First Offer To Other Tenants Sublease Or Assignment Clauses-Assignment For Certain Purposes Sublease Consent To Sublease Agreement Lease Take-Over Clause Creation Of Liens Or Encumbrances By Lessee-Clause Mechanics' Liens-Discharge Of-Clause Security Clauses; Cash Deposit Security Clauses; Cash Deposit-Another Form Security Clauses; Cash Deposit-Bankruptcy Of Tenant Security Clauses-Deposit Of Government Bonds Security Clauses-Deposit Of Securities Security Clauses-Deposit In Interest Bearing Account Security Clauses-Substitution Of Security Security Clauses-Return Of Security Demand Letter For Return Of Wrongfully Withheld Security Deposit LIX TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 16.348 16.349 16.350 16.351 16.352 16.353 16.354 16.355 16.356 16.357 16.358 16.359 16.360 16.361 16.362 16.363 16.364 16.365 16.366 16.367 16.368 16.369 16.370 16.371 16.372 16.373 16.374 16.375 16.376 16.377 16.378 16.379 16.380 16.381 16.382 16.383 16.384 16.385 Options For Lessee To Purchase Options For Lessee To Purchase-First Right To Purchase Options For Lessee To Purchase-First Right To PurchaseAnother Form Options For Lessee To Purchase-First Right To PurchaseAnother Form Options For Lessee To Purchase-First Right To PurchaseAnother Form Options For Lessee To Purchase-First Right To PurchaseAnother Form Options For Lessee To Purchase-First Right To PurchaseAnother Form Options For Lessee To Purchase-First Right To PurchaseInspection Of Premises By Prospective Purchaser Options For Additional Space Options For Additional Space-Another Form Subordination Clause Subordination Clause-Another Form Subordination Clause-Another Form Subordination Clause-Another Form Subordination Clause-Subordinating Lessor's Interest To That Of Construction Financer Subordination And Non-Disturbance Clause Partner Remaining May Continue As Lessee On Dissolution Of Partnership; Clause Renewal Of Lease At Option Of Lessee Clauses Renewal Of Lease At Option Of Lessee Clauses-Another Form Renewal Of Lease At Option Of Lessee Clauses- Another Form Renewal Of Lease At Option Of Lessee Clauses- Another Form Renewal Of Lease At Option Of Lessee Clauses-Another Form Renewal Of Lease At Option Of Lessee Clauses- Another Form Renewal Of Lease At Option Of Lessee Clauses-Inoperative In Event Of Sale Renewal Of Lease At Option Of Lessee Clauses- Multiple Renewals Extension Of Term At Option Of Lessee Clause Extension Of Term At Option Of Lessee Clause-Appraised Value Extension Of Term Of Lease By Indorsement Default And Remedy Clauses Default And Remedy Clauses-Another Form Default And Remedy Clauses-Another Form Default And Remedy Clauses-Another Form Default And Remedy Clauses-Another Form Default And Remedy Clauses-Another Form Default And Remedy Clauses-Reletting; Liability Of Original Lessee Default And Remedy Clauses-Grace Period Forfeiture And Acceleration Of Rent Provision Clause Recovery By Landlord Of Damages Other Than Those Specifically Provided For-Clause LX TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 16.386 16.387 16.388 16.389 16.390 16.391 16.392 16.393 16.394 16.395 16.396 16.397 16.398 16.399 16.400 16.401 16.402 16.403 16.404 16.405 16.406 16.407 16.408 16.409 16.410 16.411 16.412 16.413 16.414 16.415 16.416 16.417 16.418 16.419 16.420 16.421 16.422 16.423 Lessee's Right To Cure Mortgage Defaults-Clause Termination Clauses-Sale Of Premises Termination Clauses-Sale Of Premises-Another Form Termination Clauses-Sale Of Premises-Another Form Termination Clauses-Sale Of Premises-Another Form Termination Clauses-Cash Payment To Lessee On Sale Of Premises Termination Clauses-Option Of Purchaser Of Premises Termination Clauses-Death Of Lessee Termination Clauses-Death Of Partner Termination Clauses-Cancellation By Lessor Termination Clauses-Cancellation By Lessor-Another Form Termination Clauses-Cancellation By Lessor-Another Form Termination Clauses-Cancellation By Lessor-Notice And Payment Of Stipulated Amount Termination Clauses-Cancellation By Lessee Termination Clauses-Cancellation By Lessee-Another Form Termination Clauses-Cancellation By Lessee-Another Form Termination Clauses-Cancellation By Lessee-Upon Payment Of Cost Of Alteration Work Termination Clauses-Cancellation By Lessee-Assignment To Party Designated By Lessor Termination Clauses-Cancellation By Either Party Termination Clauses-Cancellation By Either Party-Another Form Termination Clauses-Upon Lease Of Space In Same Building Termination Clauses-Building Destroyed Or Becoming Untenantable Termination Clauses-Lessor's Desire To Demolish Or Rebuild Termination Clauses-Lessor's Desire To Demolish Or RebuildTenant's First Right Of Refusal Of New Lease Termination Clauses-Commercial Frustration Termination Clauses-Nuisance Clause Termination Clauses-Erection Of Neighboring Building Termination Clauses-Failure To Receive License Approval Termination Clauses- Failure To Receive License Approval-Another Form Termination Clauses-Failure To Use Premises For Purpose Designated Termination Clauses-Deserting Or Vacating Premises Termination Clauses-Condemnation; Right To Condemnation Award Termination Clauses-Notice Prior To Expiration Of Term Partnership-Law Or Accountant Type; Provisions As To Liability, New Or Retiring Partners, etc. Partnership-Stock Brokerage Or Insurance Type; Provisions As To Liability Of Partners Rights And Obligations Of Lessor Upon Termination Or Expiration Of Lease-Clause Notice To Quit After Breach Of Covenant To Pay Rent Notice By Landlord Terminating A Lease From Year To Year LXI TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 16.424 16.425 16.426 16.427 16.428 16.429 16.430 16.431 16.432 16.433 16.434 16.435 16.436 16.437 16.438 16.439 16.440 16.441 16.442 16.443 16.444 16.445 16.446 16.447 16.448 16.449 16.450 16.451 16.452 16.453 16.454 16.455 16.456 16.457 16.458 16.459 16.460 16.461 16.462 Demand For Possession Notice To Surrender Possession At End Of Term Notice By Tenant Of Intention To Terminate A Lease Pursuant To Clause Requiring Notice Release Of A Lease Removal Of Tenant's Property-Clause Notices By Registered Mail Clause Notices By Registered Mail Clause-Another Form Notices By Registered Or Certified Mail Notice Of Fire Clause No Representations By Landlord Other Than Expressed In Lease-Clause Waiver Clauses Waiver Clauses-Another Form Waiver Clauses-Rent Waiver Clauses-Subrogation By Lessor Or Lessee When Lessor Self-Insured For Specific Amount Waiver Clauses-Lessor's Right Of Subrogation Against Tenant Insistence On Covenants And Conditions; Clause Arbitration Clause Arbitration Clause-Another Form Arbitration Clause-Another Form Disputes; Payment Of Rent And Performance Of Work By Lessee Under Protest-Clause Payment Of Expenses Incurred Due To Breach Of Lease By Lessee; Clause Payment Of Attorney's Fees By Lessee; Clause Captions Contained In Lease; Clause Specifying Effect Persons Bound By Agreement; Clause Partial Invalidity Of Lease; Clause Specifying E{ffect Memorandum Of Lease Modification Agreement-General Form Modification Agreement-Another Form Modification Agreement-Change Supply Of Electric Current From Metered To Unmetered Basis Modification Agreement-Rent Increase For Free Use Of Electric Current Assignment Of Lease Assignment Of Lease-Another Form Surrender Of Lease Clause For Lien-Commercial Property Clause For Lien-Residential Property Grazing Lease A Lease Of A Farm For A Term Of Years-Short Form Farming Contract-Division Of Profits Hunting Lease CHAPTER 17. REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT A. 17.01 REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Introduction to Real Property Management LXII TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 17.02 17.03 Introduction to Real Property Management-Agricultural Property Management Requirements for Description of Real Property in Contracts and Leases B. 17.04 17.05 17.06 17.07 17.08 17.09 17.10 17.11 17.12 FORMS Form-Exclusive Management Agreement for Real Property Form-Exclusive Rental Agency Contract in Letter Form Form-Agency Agreement for Rent Collection Form-Application by Prospective Tenant to Rent Real Property Form-Exclusive Property Management Agreement With Realtor Form-Orchard Management Agreement Form-Farm Management Service Agreement Form-Application to Rent or Operate Farm Form-Management Agreement for Condominium Complex Page Table of Statutes ----- ---- -------- -- ---------------- ------------ ----- --- ---- ------ __ 477 Table of Rules and Regulations ---------------- -- -- -- -- -- -------- ----------- 495 Index -- --- ----- ------------------- ----------------------- -- --- ---------------------- --- --- 497