State Landlord Laws
Texas Landlord
Tenant Laws
Security deposit limits, notice requirements, rent control status, and the forms you need as a Texas landlord.
Texas Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Texas has no cap on security deposits. Must be returned within 30 days of move-out with itemized deductions (Texas Prop. Code § 92.103).
3-day notice to vacate for nonpayment — no cure right required by statute, though landlords typically offer one. Month-to-month termination requires 1 calendar month's notice.
Texas state law (Tex. Gov't Code § 214.902) prohibits local rent control ordinances.
- ›Move-in condition form (Texas Prop. Code § 92.101)
- ›Landlord's name and address (§ 92.201)
- ›Parking rules and fees disclosure
- ›Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
Texas's eviction (Forcible Detainer) is handled by Justice of the Peace courts and is one of the faster processes in the US. Hearings are typically set within 10 days of filing.
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