Texas Landlord-Tenant Laws

See below for information relating to Texas landlord-tenant laws provided by Avail in conjunction with the law firm of Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.

Texas at a Glance

Are there specific security deposit requirements?	Yes
Are receipts required for security deposit payments?	No
Are interest payments required on deposits?	No
Is there rent control?	No
Are there limits on late fees?	Yes
Do late fees need to be written in the rental agreement?	Yes
Are there rent payment grace period laws?	Yes
Are there rekeying laws?	Yes
Are there notice of entry laws?	Yes
Are there required disclosures that need to be given to tenants?	Yes
Is a rental license required to be a landlord?	No

Security Deposits Rental Agreements Rent Laws Rental Application Laws Tenant Screening Laws Rental Property Repair Laws Notice of Entry Laws Eviction Laws Pet Laws Retaliation Reference

Texas Security Deposit Laws

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit in Texas?

Are Security Deposit Receipts Required?

Do Landlords Have to Pay Interest on a Security Deposit in Texas?

Do Landlords Have to Hold a Tenant’s Security Deposit in a Separate Account in Texas?

When Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Texas?

When Can a Security Deposit Be Withheld in Texas?

Other Specific Requirements for Security Deposits in Texas

Texas Rental Agreement Laws

Are Rental Agreements Required in Texas?

What Kind of Rental Agreement Is Acceptable in Texas?

What Clauses Are Required in a Texas Rental Agreement?

What Are the Rental Agreement Notice Periods in Texas?

What Are the Lease Renewal Laws in Texas?

What Are the Sublease and Assignment Provision Laws in Texas?

Texas Rent Laws

Texas Rent Payment Laws

Texas Rent Control Laws

Texas Late Fee and Grace Period Laws

When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Texas?

Texas Rental Application Laws

Are There Limits on Rental Application Fees in Texas?

Are Rental Application Fees Refundable in Texas?

What Can’t a Landlord Ask on a Rental Application in Texas?

Texas Tenant Screening Laws

What Tenant Screening Reports Are Allowed in Texas?

What Are the Restrictions on Tenant Screening Reports in Texas?

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Tenant Screening Reports in Texas?

Texas Rental Property Repair Laws

Tenant’s Rights and Landlord’s Responsibilities for Rental Property Repairs in Texas

The “Repair and Deduct” Remedy in Texas

When Can a Tenant Abandon a Rental Unit in Texas?

When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Texas?

Texas Notice of Entry Laws

What Are the Notice of Entry Laws for Rental Properties in Texas?

Keys, Locks, and Security Device Laws in Texas

Texas Eviction Laws

What Are the Eviction Laws in Texas?

What Is the Eviction Process in Texas?

What Is an Illegal Eviction in Texas?

Texas Pet Laws

What Fees Can Landlords Charge for Pets in Texas?

Emotional Support Animals in Texas

Texas Retaliation Laws

What Is Considered Retaliation in Texas?

What Happens If a Landlord Retaliates Against a Tenant in Texas?

Reference

Abandonment of Property Provisions

Do Landlords Need a Rental License?

Laws on the Use of Marijuana in Rental Properties

Rental Laws on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Required Rental Agreement Notices and Disclosures

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