Texas Residential Lease Agreement
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Texas Legal Requirements
Key TX statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Security deposit: no statutory limit, but must be returned within 30 days of move-out
- Required: written itemized list if deductions are made from security deposit
- Required: notice of landlord's name and address for repair requests
- Tenant right to repair-and-deduct for conditions affecting health/safety (up to 1 month's rent)
- Required: smoke detector disclosure and compliance with § 92.251–92.263 of Texas Property Code
Restrictions & Limits
- Texas is landlord-friendly — no statewide rent control
- No just-cause requirement for eviction (notice requirements apply)
- 3-day notice required before filing eviction for non-payment
Notice Requirements
30 days' notice required to terminate month-to-month tenancy
Official Statute References
Primary Texas statutes governing this document type.
Texas Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under Texas law.
What is the security deposit limit in Texas?
Texas has no statutory cap on security deposits. However, the landlord must return the deposit within 30 days of the tenant vacating, along with a written itemized statement of any deductions.
Can a Texas tenant repair-and-deduct?
Yes, under Texas Property Code § 92.0561, tenants can repair conditions that materially affect health or safety and deduct repair costs from rent (up to one month's rent), if the landlord fails to repair within a reasonable time after notice.
How do evictions work in Texas?
For non-payment of rent, landlords must give a 3-day notice to vacate (or longer if the lease specifies). If the tenant doesn't leave, the landlord files a forcible detainer suit in Justice Court. The entire process can move quickly in Texas — often 3–4 weeks.
Is Texas a landlord-friendly state?
Generally yes. Texas has no statewide rent control, no just-cause eviction requirement, and relatively streamlined eviction procedures. However, landlords must still comply with the Texas Property Code on habitability and security deposits.
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