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Luke Ellis
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The Common Law
Renting your rental house during SXSW?
Column, Mar. 2, 2017
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Need to talk to a good lawyer about your specific situation? Contact Austin Lawyer Referral Service.
Column, Feb. 2, 2017
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Tenant left out in the cold
Column, Jan. 5, 2017
The Common Law: How The Next President Will Reshape the U.S. Supreme Court
And the lasting impact of this presidential election
Column, Nov. 3, 2016
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Eminent domain and condemnation – frequently asked questions
Column, Oct. 6, 2016
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Eminent domain – the government made a low offer – what next?
Column, Sep. 1, 2016
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Eminent domain & high-voltage power lines – how does the condemnation process start?
Column, Aug. 4, 2016
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LCRA wants to build a high-voltage power line on my property
Column, Jul. 7, 2016
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You can't do what on Lady Bird Lake ...?
Column, Jun. 2, 2016
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Drone rules – the basics
Column, May. 5, 2016
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Nonprofit director and personal liability
Column, Jan. 7, 2016
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My landlord sold the house we rent
Column, Aug. 6, 2015
The Common Law: Is My New Car a Lemon?
Shedding light on Texas' Lemon Law
Column, Mar. 5, 2015
The Common Law: Can a Friend Officiate the Wedding?
Marriage through the eyes of Texas
Column, Feb. 5, 2015
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Holiday shopping: challenging incorrect credit card charges
Column, Dec. 4, 2014
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Who's responsible if a neighbor's overhanging tree is a hazard?
Column, Nov. 6, 2014
The Common Law: My Future Roommate Backed Out – Now What?
Who will pay the rent?
Column, Aug. 7, 2014
The Common Law: Can I Win My Property Tax Protest?
How to appeal to the Appraisal Review Board
Column, Jul. 3, 2014
The Common Law: Tax Procrastinators Unite
Tax Procrastinators Unite
Column, Apr. 3, 2014
The Common Law: Rent Your Place During SXSW?
Rent your place during SXSW?
Column, Mar. 6, 2014
The Common Law: The People's Law School – Learn the Law at No Cost
People's Law School
Column, Feb. 6, 2014
The Common Law: Community Garden Squatter
Community garden squatter – can I adversely possess the abandoned lot next door?
Column, Jan. 3, 2014
The Common Law: Strange Brew – Interesting New Texas Laws
New Texas laws affect eating, drinking, weapons, and tanning
Column, Oct. 3, 2013
The Common Law: New Texas Traffic Laws Take Effect in September
New Texas traffic laws take effect in September
Column, Sep. 5, 2013
The Common Law: Uncertain Lease Agreements – Things to Consider
Uncertain Lease Agreements – Things to Consider
Column, Aug. 1, 2013
The Common Law: Boating Laws and Night WaterSkiing
Boating Laws and Night Water Skiing
Column, Jul. 3, 2013
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My tenant is two months late on rent – can I change the locks?
Column, Jun. 6, 2013
The Common Law: The People's Law School – Learn the Law for Free
People's Law School
Column, Feb. 7, 2013
The Common Law: A Visit From the Credit-Card Grinch
Holiday shopping and credit card billing errors
Column, Dec. 6, 2012
The Common Law: Cash Rental Payments and Flaky Roommates
Cash Rental Payments and Flaky Roommates
Column, Sep. 6, 2012
The Common Law: Preempt Fight With Your New Landlord
Column, Aug. 2, 2012
The Common Law
Can I avoid a speeding ticket because there were no speed limit signs?
Column, Jul. 5, 2012
The Common Law: Austin Summer Water Restrictions
Column, Jun. 7, 2012
The Common Law: High Property Taxes? File a Written Protest
Protest High Property Taxes
Column, May. 3, 2012
The Common Law: The People's Law School – Learn the Law for Free
People's Law School
Column, Feb. 2, 2012
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New Year and Better Finances – How Do I Get My Credit Score?
Column, Jan. 5, 2012
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Eight-Foot Privacy Fence – Can I Build It?
Column, Dec. 1, 2011
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Small Disputes – Should I Hire a Lawyer?
Column, Nov. 3, 2011
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Should I Sue in Small-Claims Court?
Column, Oct. 6, 2011
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Rental House Foreclosed – What are Tenant's Rights?
