People who rent in Texas have to deal with a
unique set of rules and quirks that affect their rental experience. Here are
some important points:
Tenants have the right to
quiet enjoyment, which means that owners can't kick tenants out without a good
reason or bother their peace1.
Health and Safety: If a
landlord's actions put renters' health or safety at risk, they must be fixed,
and tenants can ask the justice court to order repairs up to $10,0001.
Security Devices: Texas
law says that rental homes must have certain security devices placed, and the
landlord has to pay for them1.
Responsibility for fixes:
Landlords must make fixes as soon as possible, usually within 7–14 days of
getting written notice from tenants2.
Eviction Notices: Before
starting official eviction proceedings2, landlords must give tenants
a 3-day Notice to Quit if they don't pay their rent or break the terms of their
lease.
These are just a few
things about renting in Texas. The Texas Property Code is something that both
renters and owners should know about in order to fully understand their rights
and duties.
1. TexasAttorneyGeneral.gov, Renters Rights
2. Tdhca.texas.gov
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