Texas landlord legal resource vault

Primary source

Texas Property Code, Title 8 (Landlord and Tenant), including Chapter 92 (Residential Tenancies). Official text: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/.

Texas notes

• Chapter 92 covers deposits, repairs, security devices and lease provisions; read it with your lease template.
• City short-term rental ordinances differ (Austin has its own licensing rules); check your city before listing a short stay.

Topics to confirm before you list or lease

• Security deposits: how much may be collected, how it must be held and when it must be returned or itemized
• Lease terms and required disclosures, including lead-based paint for pre-1978 properties
• Notices: entry, rent increases, non-renewal and termination
• Repairs and habitability: your duties and the tenant’s remedies
• Eviction process: this is a court process; consult a licensed attorney before acting
• Fair housing: federal, state and local protections apply to advertising and screening
• Short-term rental rules: licensing, zoning, HOA limits and lodging taxes
• Taxes and insurance for rental income

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; read the current official text and consult a licensed attorney in Texas about your situation.

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