Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, in this chapter: (1) "Dwelling" means one or more rooms rented for use as a permanent residence under a single lease to one or more tenants. Jan. 1, 1996. (3) the tenant is entitled to any defenses to payment against the insurer as against the landlord. Sec. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3646, ch. 1168), Sec. If the dwelling has no mailbox and has a keyless bolting device, alarm system, or dangerous animal that prevents the landlord from entering the premises to leave the notice on the inside of the main entry door, the landlord may securely affix the notice on the outside of the main entry door. DEFINITIONS. 1, eff. 1120), Sec. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3632, ch. (a) This subchapter does not apply to: (1) a dwelling unit that is occupied by its owner, no part of which is leased to a tenant; (2) a dwelling unit in a building five or more stories in height in which smoke alarms are required or regulated by local ordinance; or. (c) In an action brought by a tenant under this subchapter, the landlord has the burden of proving that the retention of any portion of the security deposit was reasonable. Aug. 31, 1987. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. The landlord has a defense to liability under Section 92.259 if: (1) on the date the tenant gives the notice required by Section 92.259 the tenant has not paid all rent due from the tenant; or. If another provision of this subchapter conflicts with this section, this section controls. Committed to Public Service. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. (2) 30 days if the landlord's failure to repair is caused by a general shortage of labor or materials for repair following a natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, flood, extended freeze, or widespread windstorm. 92.1641. As in most jurisdictions, a "tenancy in common" in Texas is a form of joint ownership that comes into existence when real property is transferred, whether by conveyance, inheritance or operation of law to two or more persons in their own right, unless acquired in partnership, in joint tenancy or by husband and wife as . In any litigation under this subsection, the prevailing party shall recover reasonable attorney's fees from the nonprevailing party. Sec. 357, Sec. NONRETALIATION. 357, Sec. 92.204. 2404), Sec. They're both entitled to the use of the entire house. Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. Sec. January 1, 2010. January 1, 2010. 576, Sec. A landlord complies with the requirements of this subchapter relating to the provision of smoke alarms in the dwelling unit if the landlord: (1) has a fire detection device, as defined by Section 6002.002, Insurance Code, that includes a fire alarm device, as defined by Section 6002.002, Insurance Code, installed in a dwelling unit; or. SUBCHAPTER F. SMOKE ALARMS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. 92.051. (d) A landlord of a tenant who is liable under Subsection (a) may obtain or exercise one or more of the remedies in Subsection (e) if: (1) a lease between the landlord and tenant contains a notice, in underlined or boldfaced print, which states in substance that the tenant must not disconnect or intentionally damage a smoke alarm or remove the battery without immediately replacing it with a working battery and that the tenant may be subject to damages, civil penalties, and attorney's fees under Section 92.2611 of the Property Code for not complying with the notice; and. Aug. 28, 1989. Sec. RIGHT TO VACATE AND AVOID LIABILITY FOLLOWING FAMILY VIOLENCE. 92.2611. 17, eff. 394 (H.B. . 92.331. 3, eff. Oral notices of change are insufficient. (b) A smoke alarm must be installed on a ceiling or wall. Refreshed: 2021-06-07 3, eff. (d) This section does not apply to locks on closet doors or other interior doors. 91.002 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Jan. 1, 1996. A party who prevails in a suit brought under this subsection may recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees from the other party. 1, eff. 650, Sec. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3647, ch. 91.002 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (C) damage the property of the landlord, other tenants, or neighbors. September 1, 2011. 92.261. Aug. 28, 1989. 869, Sec. September 1, 2019. (5) unilateral termination of the lease without a court proceeding. 869, Sec. (c-1) As a precondition for allowing a tenant to park in a specific parking space or a common parking area that the landlord has made available for tenant use, the landlord may require a tenant to provide only the make, model, color, year, license number, and state of registration of the vehicle to be parked. NOTICE REGARDING VEHICLE TOWING OR PARKING RULES OR POLICIES. (a) Upon written request of a landlord, the landlord's tenant shall: (1) provide the landlord with the name, address, and telephone number of a person to contact in the event of the tenant's death; and. 34, eff. 2, eff. September 1, 2011. 92.167. LIABILITY FOR LEASING TO PERSON WITH CRIMINAL RECORD. (b) If the tenant or the tenant's invited guest removes, misuses, damages, or otherwise disables a fire extinguisher: (1) the landlord is not required to repair or replace the fire extinguisher at the landlord's expense; and. 92.335. 1, Sept. 1, 1995. Aug. 31, 1987. (a) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (e), a security device operated by a key, card, or combination shall be rekeyed by the landlord at the landlord's expense not later than the seventh day after each tenant turnover date. Section 511. This can have a profound effect on the dissolution of property during divorce proceedings. Sec. LANDLORD LIABILITY AND TENANT REMEDIES; NOTICE AND TIME FOR REPAIR. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. However, the landlord's duty to repair or remedy conditions covered by this subchapter may not be waived except as provided by Subsection (e) or (f) of Section 92.006. AGENTS FOR DELIVERY OF NOTICE. Waiver of landlord's duties - Remove the provision from Section 92.006 of the Texas Property Code allowing landlords to charge tenants for . Texas Property Code chapters 92.0081 through 92.009 describe when a landlord may change the locks on a rental unit, and the tenant's remedies if the law is not followed. (2) a door viewer if the door does not have a door viewer. Sec. Chapter 91, Section 3 (91.003) - public indecency. 1112, Sec. (a) A landlord shall give prior written notice to a tenant regarding a landlord rule or policy change that is not included in the lease agreement and that will affect any personal property owned by the tenant that is located outside the tenant's dwelling. 576, Sec. (2) all other exterior doors have a keyless bolting device installed in accordance with the height, strike plate, and throw requirements of Section 92.154. TENANT'S RIGHT TO SUMMON POLICE OR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. 92.052. In this article, I will focus on TIC. This duty does not exist with respect to damage or a malfunction caused by the tenant, the tenant's family, or the tenant's guests or invitees during the term of the lease or a renewal or extension, except that the landlord has a duty to repair or replace the smoke alarm if the tenant pays in advance the reasonable repair or replacement cost, including labor, materials, taxes, and overhead. (d) A customer is not required to provide the notices described by this section if the customer avoids the disconnection by paying the bill. (b) If the landlord secures the replacement tenant, the landlord may retain and deduct from the security deposit or rent prepayment either: (1) a sum agreed to in the lease as a lease cancellation fee; or. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3632, ch. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Redesignated from Property Code Sec. The landlord shall have the burden of pleading and proving good faith and continued diligence for subsequent affidavits for delay. 92.111. (d) A fee in lieu of a security deposit must be: (1) a recurring fee of equivalent amount; and. LANDLORD'S FAILURE TO INSTALL, INSPECT, OR REPAIR. 1, 3, eff. A reasonable time for purposes of this subsection is presumed to be not later than the seventh day after the date a tenant's advance payment is received by the landlord, except as provided by Subsection (c). TITLE 8. (2) the landlord fails to correct the information on or before the seventh day after the date the tenant gives the landlord written notice that the tenant may exercise the remedies under this subchapter if the corrected information is not provided within seven days. (c) A security device required by Subsection (a) or (b) must be installed at the landlord's expense. 357, Sec. 475 (S.B. 1, eff. (C) by a metal bar or metal tube that is placed across the entire interior side of the door and secured in place at each end of the bar or tube by heavy-duty metal screw hooks. Sec. 1112 (H.B. (4) establishes, attempts to establish, or participates in a tenant organization. (b) A tenant may not unilaterally terminate the lease under Subsection (a)(2) or file suit against the landlord to obtain a judgment under Subsection (a)(4) unless the landlord does not comply on or before the seventh day after the date the written request for compliance is received if the lease includes language underlined or in boldface print that in substance provides the tenant with notice that: (1) the landlord at the landlord's expense is required to equip the dwelling, when the tenant takes possession, with the security devices described by Sections 92.153(a)(1)-(4) and (6); (2) the landlord is not required to install a doorknob lock or keyed dead bolt at the landlord's expense if the exterior doors meet the requirements of Section 92.153(f); (3) the landlord is not required to install a keyless bolting device at the landlord's expense on an exterior door if the landlord is expressly required or permitted to periodically check on the well-being or health of the tenant as provided by Section 92.153(e)(3); and. (b) This section does not preclude a cause of action for negligence in leasing of a dwelling by a landlord or a landlord's manager or agent to a tenant, if: (A) was convicted of an offense listed in Article 42A.054, Code of Criminal Procedure; or, (B) has a reportable conviction or adjudication, as defined by Article 62.001, Code of Criminal Procedure; and. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 3101), Sec. Amended as Sec. Venue for an action under this chapter is governed by Section 15.0115, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Even if the dwelling is not in a 100-year floodplain, the dwelling may still be susceptible to flooding. REJECTION OF APPLICANT. September 1, 2011. 1198 (S.B. (e) If a tenant, after being furnished with a copy of this subchapter, knowingly violates Subsection (a), the landlord shall have no responsibility after the tenant's death for removal, storage, disappearance, damage, or disposition of property in the tenant's leased premises. NOTICE FOR DWELLING LOCATED IN FLOODPLAIN. 2.63, eff. 1, eff. (2) may not be effective before the 14th day after the date notice of the change is delivered to the tenant, unless the change is the result of a construction or utility emergency. 92.253. Aug. 28, 1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (2) "Landlord" means the owner, lessor, or sublessor of a dwelling, but does not include a manager or agent of the landlord unless the manager or agent purports to be the owner, lessor, or sublessor in an oral or written lease. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3632, ch. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 337 (H.B. (b) A governmental body whose official or employee has requested information from a landlord who is liable under Section 92.202 or 92.204 may obtain or exercise one or more of the following remedies: (2) a judgment against the landlord for an amount equal to the governmental body's actual costs in discovering the information required to be disclosed by this subchapter; (3) a judgment against the landlord for $500; and. 399), Sec. (c) If after a casualty loss the rental premises are partially unusable for residential purposes and if the casualty loss is not caused by the negligence or fault of the tenant, a member of the tenant's family, or a guest or invitee of the tenant, the tenant is entitled to reduction in the rent in an amount proportionate to the extent the premises are unusable because of the casualty, but only on judgment of a county or district court. Sec. Jan. 1, 1984. ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT BY LOCAL ORDINANCE. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. 1, eff. (j) If a tenant in bad faith files a sworn complaint for restoration of utility service resulting in a writ being served on the landlord or landlord's agent, the landlord may in a separate cause of action recover from the tenant an amount equal to actual damages, one month's rent or $500, whichever is greater, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs of court, less any sums for which the landlord is liable to the tenant. In Texas, a husband and wife may take title to property as husband and wife, as community property, since Texas is a community property state. Jan. 1, 1984. (C) designed to prevent the door from being opened. January 1, 2010. 92.008. 225 (S.B. The Tenant Disregards the Notice . An owner of real property who files a notice of appeal of a judgment of a justice court to the county court perfects the owner's appeal and stays the effect of the judgment without the necessity of posting an appeal bond. Sec. HB 262 adds Section 75.0025 to the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which establishes a limitation on the liability of property owners, including Homeowners Associations, that allow their property (ie., common elements or common areas) to be used as a "community garden.". These co-owners hold an undivided interest and right to possess the property. 5, eff. If the tenant's rent payment to the landlord is subsidized in whole or in part by a governmental entity, the civil penalty granted under this section shall reflect the fair market rent of the dwelling plus $500. 921 (H.B. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Contact our offices to discuss your situation with our experienced real estate attorneys. (e) The notices required by Subsections (b) and (d) must be included in a separate written document given to the tenant at or before execution of the lease. (C) enter or exit a vehicle on the leased premises or located in a parking area provided by the landlord for tenants or guests. 357, Sec. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 576, Sec. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (2) enter the payment date and amount in a record book maintained by the landlord. (d) In a written lease or other agreement, a landlord and a tenant may agree to a procedure different than the procedure in this section for removing, storing, or disposing of property in the leased premises of a deceased tenant. 1, eff. The Texas Property Code bars landlords from retaliating against tenants within six months of the tenant establishing, attempting to establish, or participating in a tenant organization. 1072 (H.B. (2) an earlier date agreed to by the landlord and the tenant. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 1, eff. Sec. (2) The tenant has given notice to the landlord as required by Section 92.056(b)(1), and, if required, a subsequent notice under Section 92.056(b)(3), and at least one of those notices states that the tenant intends to repair or remedy the condition. 1, eff. LANDLORD REMEDY FOR TENANT VIOLATION. 593 (S.B. If the property is financed, all tenants must sign for the mortgage. On request of the tenant, the landlord shall provide the statement to the tenant by any established means regularly used for written communication between the landlord and the tenant. (2) the landlord does not give the information to the tenant or government official or employee before the eighth day after the date the tenant, official, or employee gives the landlord written notice that the tenant, official, or employee may exercise remedies under this subchapter if the landlord does not comply with the request by the tenant, official, or employee for the information within seven days. Jan. 1, 1984. January 1, 2016. SECURITY DEVICES REQUIRED WITHOUT NECESSITY OF TENANT REQUEST. 1, eff. (c) A reasonable time for purposes of Subsections (a) and (b) is presumed to be not later than 72 hours after the time of receipt of the tenant's request and any required advance payment if at the time of making the request the tenant informed the landlord that: (1) an unauthorized entry occurred or was attempted in the tenant's dwelling; (2) an unauthorized entry occurred or was attempted in another unit in the multiunit complex in which the tenant's dwelling is located during the two months preceding the date of the request; or. (d) The writ of restoration of utility service must be served on either the landlord or the landlord's management company, on-premises manager, or rent collector in the same manner as a writ of possession in a forcible detainer suit. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 94.005. Tenant . (2) made a notation in the landlord's files of the time, place, and method of providing the notice and the name of the person who delivered the notice by: (A) hand delivery to the tenant or any occupant of the tenant's dwelling over the age of 16 years at the tenant's dwelling; (B) facsimile to a facsimile number the tenant provided to the landlord for the purpose of receiving notices; or. Repairs may not be made to the foundation or load-bearing structural elements of the building if it contains two or more dwelling units. The request must be a separate document and may not be included as part of a lease agreement. Non-renewal of the lease after the rental period ends. 92.013. 1086), Sec. (2) in addition to other remedies available under law, recover from the landlord an amount equal to the sum of the tenant's actual damages, one month's rent plus $1,000, reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs, less any delinquent rents or other sums for which the tenant is liable to the landlord. Senate Bill 1588 modifies Section 209.016 of the Texas Property Code, which prior to 2021 imposed limits on the type of information of a prospective tenant that may be turned over by a property owner to a property owners association that administers a subdivision development. Overview. The governing body of the municipality may provide additional notice to the property's tenants and owners after receipt of the service disconnection notice under this subsection. The landlord has the burden of proving that the tenant received a copy of the rule or policy change. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. LANDLORD'S DUTY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SECURITY DEVICE. (3) "Exterior door" means a door providing access from a dwelling interior to the exterior. 1293), Sec. Our Team; Tips; FAQ; . A managing agent or an agent to whom rent is regularly paid, whether residing or maintaining an office on-site or off-site, is the agent of the landlord for purposes of notice and other communications required or permitted by this subchapter. (e) This section relates only to a fee, charge, or other sum of money required to be paid under the lease if rent is not paid as provided by Subsection (a)(3), and does not affect the landlord's right to terminate the lease or take other action permitted by the lease or other law. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Jan. 1, 1996. 92.264. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3651, ch. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Importantly, this right is subordinate to the right of each co-tenant to possess the whole property. 92.332. (3) For conditions other than those specified in Subdivision (2) of this subsection, if the new landlord acquires title as described in this subsection and has notified the tenant of the name and address of the new landlord or the new landlord's authorized agent and if the tenant has not already contracted for the repair or remedy at the time the tenant is so notified, the tenant must deliver to the new landlord a written notice of intent to repair or remedy the condition, and the new landlord shall have a reasonable time to complete the repair before the tenant may repair or remedy the condition. Sept. 1, 2001. 165, Sec. Renumbered from Property Code Sec. (a) The duties of a landlord and the remedies of a tenant under this subchapter are in lieu of common law, other statutory law, and local ordinances regarding a residential landlord's duty to install, inspect, or repair a fire extinguisher or smoke alarm in a dwelling unit. (a) A landlord's duty or a tenant's remedy concerning security deposits, security devices, the landlord's disclosure of ownership and management, or utility cutoffs, as provided by Subchapter C, D, E, or G, respectively, may not be waived. LIABILITY OF LANDLORD. The 4 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home features 3 walk-in closets, high quality, easy to clean, modern tiles all around (no carpet) along with. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 357, Sec. (2) "Occupant" means a person who has the landlord's consent to occupy a dwelling but has no obligation to pay the rent for the dwelling. A landlord and tenant may agree otherwise in a written lease. 3101), Sec. (b) A landlord is liable to a tenant as provided by this subchapter if: (1) the tenant has given the landlord notice to repair or remedy a condition by giving that notice to the person to whom or to the place where the tenant's rent is normally paid; (2) the condition materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant; (3) the tenant has given the landlord a subsequent written notice to repair or remedy the condition after a reasonable time to repair or remedy the condition following the notice given under Subdivision (1) or the tenant has given the notice under Subdivision (1) by sending that notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, by registered mail, or by another form of mail that allows tracking of delivery from the United States Postal Service or a private delivery service; (4) the landlord has had a reasonable time to repair or remedy the condition after the landlord received the tenant's notice under Subdivision (1) and, if applicable, the tenant's subsequent notice under Subdivision (3); (5) the landlord has not made a diligent effort to repair or remedy the condition after the landlord received the tenant's notice under Subdivision (1) and, if applicable, the tenant's notice under Subdivision (3); and. (q) The landlord may not evict a tenant for failure to pay an electric bill when the landlord has interrupted the tenant's electric service under Subsection (h) unless the tenant fails to pay for the electric service after the electric service has been interrupted for at least two days, not including weekends or state or federal holidays. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3647, ch. 1072 (H.B. Jan. 1, 1984. 9, eff. (2) checking to ensure the fire extinguisher gauge or pressure indicator indicates the correct pressure as recommended by the manufacturer of the fire extinguisher. Sec. . 1, eff. 1060 (H.B. Sec. LANDLORD'S FAILURE TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION. (d) If a suit is filed in a justice court requesting relief under Subsection (a), the justice court shall conduct a hearing on the request not earlier than the sixth day after the date of service of citation and not later than the 10th day after that date. Sept. 1, 2003. 92.154. 3101), Sec. 918, Sec. 601 (H.B. (e) A landlord and a tenant may agree for the tenant to repair or remedy, at the tenant's expense, any condition covered by Subchapter B if all of the following conditions are met: (1) at the beginning of the lease term the landlord owns only one rental dwelling; (2) at the beginning of the lease term the dwelling is free from any condition which would materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant; (3) at the beginning of the lease term the landlord has no reason to believe that any condition described in Subdivision (2) of this subsection is likely to occur or recur during the tenant's lease term or during a renewal or extension; and. 92.025. INVALID COMPLAINTS. January 1, 2008. Notice in person may be by personal delivery to the tenant or any person residing at the tenant's dwelling who is 16 years of age or older or by personal delivery to the tenant's dwelling and affixing the notice to the inside of the main entry door. (C) located on the same lot or tract or adjacent lots or tracts of land. (d) A landlord and a tenant may agree for the tenant to repair or remedy, at the landlord's expense, any condition covered by Subchapter B. INTERRUPTION OF UTILITIES. Sept. 1, 1995. January 1, 2016. RIGHT TO VACATE AND AVOID LIABILITY FOLLOWING CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES OR STALKING. (d) A landlord to whom Subsection (a) does not apply must provide to a tenant a telephone number for the purpose of reporting emergencies described by that subsection. 1448), Sec. Sec. A landlord and tenant may agree to the provisions of this subsection only if the agreement meets the requirements of Subdivision (4) of Subsection (e) of this section. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. (a) A tenant of a landlord who is liable under Section 92.202, 92.203, or 92.204 may obtain or exercise one or more of the following remedies: (1) a court order directing the landlord to make a disclosure required by this subchapter; (2) a judgment against the landlord for an amount equal to the tenant's actual costs in discovering the information required to be disclosed by this subchapter; (3) a judgment against the landlord for one month's rent plus $100; (4) a judgment against the landlord for court costs and attorney's fees; and. A landlord who has provided information under Subdivision (2) or (3) of Subsection (b) of Section 92.201 is liable to a tenant according to this subchapter if: (1) the information becomes incorrect because a name or address changes; and. ATTORNEY'S FEES. (e) A fee collected under this section may be used to purchase insurance coverage for damages and charges for which the tenant is legally liable under the lease or as a result of breaching the lease. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) is liable for the tenant's reasonable attorney's fees in a suit to recover the deposit. INSPECTION AND REPAIR. Sec. (d) The landlord must comply with the tenant's request for inspection or repair of a smoke alarm within a reasonable time, considering the availability of material, labor, and utilities. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. (5) the landlord may discard the property removed by the landlord from the tenant's leased premises if: (A) the landlord has mailed a written request by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the person designated under Subsection (a) or (b), requesting that the property be removed; (B) the person failed to remove the property by the 30th day after the postmark date of the notice; and. REMOVAL OF PROPERTY AND EXCLUSION OF RESIDENTIAL TENANT. Jan. 1, 1996. (a) In this section, "occupant" has the meaning assigned by Section 92.016. 92.002. 92.207. 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