Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

My mother inherited a piece of property (land and house) over 10 years ago. The house is vacant and being used to store personal items. Next door to this property is a church. I thought that I read where a Church has significant power in the State of Texas and can force a property owner to sell them their property, if the property is not being used. I.e. Rented, etc. All taxes are paid on time annually. Can the neighboring Church force the sale of this property? What would she have to do to prohibit a forced sale, if that law does exist as law?


Asked on 1/11/14, 9:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

The church cannot force the sale of the property.

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Answered on 1/14/14, 10:37 am


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