Voluntary assumption of responsibility between parties is essential to a free market and has been used in the contracting industry to create efficiencies and lower costs to property owners, tenants, and consumers. Prohibiting free contracting in this case would result in more lawsuits.
Restoring Private Property Rights: Regulatory Takings
Municipal regulations like zoning ordinances can infringe on private property rights and distort the housing market. Key points: Private property rights are under threat from municipal zoning ordinances and design mandates. Texas law has failed to adequately protect property owners from regulatory takings. By closing the municipal loophole, Texas can be the national leader in...