Landlord-Tenant Laws and Regulations in Texas
Explore a detailed collection of laws and regulations specific to Texas helping you stay informed and compliant.
Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Texas? Rights and Responsibilities
Landlord entry rights are a crucial yet often misunderstood aspect of the rental agreement. Balancing the landlord’s need to maintain their property with tenants’ rights to privacy can be tricky, especially in Texas, where state laws are less
Feb 26, 2025
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Texas Landlord Repair Laws: Understanding Repair Responsibilities
Imagine you wake up in your flat in Texas and find the heating is not working. What do you do now? Call the furnace repairman or call the landlord for apartment repair? If you don’t have the answer, it’s time to learn more about Texas landlord
Feb 26, 2025
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Texas Security Deposit Laws: Rules, Limits, & Timing
Security deposits are a necessary part of leasing your property. Protecting your investment and holding your renters financially accountable for any damage they may cause is part of being a smart landlord. While the basics of security deposits are similar
Feb 26, 2025
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Disclosure of Property Ownership and Management in Texas Rentals
In an effort to provide transparency to tenants about the ownership and management of the property they are renting, Texas requires that the landlord provide the names and addresses for the property owner and property manager to the tenant, in writing,
Feb 26, 2025
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Liens and Personal Property in TX Rentals
While you never want it to come down to this, landlords in Texas can place a lien on some personal property of the tenant for purposes of satisfying unpaid rent. The lien attaches to nonexempt property that is in the unit or that the tenant has stored i
Feb 26, 2025
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Repair and Deduct Remedies for TX Tenants
There are a few instances where the tenant can make a repair and deduct the cost of the repair from his rent, but they are generally emergency-related cases. Occasionally during a tenancy an issue will arise where the tenant wants to make a repair or so
Feb 26, 2025
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