Texas Statutes
In Texas, landlord-tenant relationships are governed by Title 8, Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code – Residential Tenancies. This chapter outlines tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, security deposits, repair obligations, and eviction processes. Additional rules apply to issues like late fees, utilities, and domestic violence protections. Each section is outlined and linked below.
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.104 – Retention of Security Deposit; Accounting
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081 – Lockouts: Conditions apply
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081 – Notice before Entry, Maintenance and Repairs: No specific notice period required
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.008(o) – Utility Shut-offs: Not allowed
- Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005 – Notice to Vacate Prior to Filing Eviction Suit
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.014.5 – Personal Property and Security Deposit of Deceased Tenant
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103 – Obligation to Refund
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.019 – Late Payment of Rent; Fees
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.351 – Application Fees
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.1031 – Returned Check Fees
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0561 – Tenant’s Repair and Deduct Remedies
- Tex. Prop. Code § 91.006 – Landlord’s Duty to Mitigate Damages
- Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001 – Notice for Terminating Certain Tenancies
- Tex. Prop. Code § 94.206 – Termination and Eviction for Nonpayment of Rent
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.201 – Disclosure of Ownership and Management
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.024 – Landlord’s Duty to Provide Copy of Lease
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.016 – Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Family Violence
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.052 – Landlord’s Duty to Repair or Remedy
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.331 – Retaliation by Landlord