Property Management Software for Landlords in Austin, TX

Texas's capital and one of the fastest-growing major cities in the country over the past decade, with a rental market that has expanded significantly alongside that growth.

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Austin landlords are governed by Texas state law; some cities also add local ordinances beyond the state baseline. The summary below is Texas state law — a general starting point, not legal advice — and doesn't capture any Austin-specific ordinances. Verify current rules, including any local ordinances, with an attorney before relying on this for an actual tenancy.

Texas landlord-tenant law basics

Security deposit limitNo statewide statutory limit
Deposit return deadline30 Days days
Entry notice requiredNo statewide statute
Late fee limitReasonable safe-harbor caps: generally 12% for <=4 units; 10% for >4 units; must be in lease
Rent increase notice30 unless lease provides otherwise
Eviction notice period3 unless lease provides shorter/longer as allowed

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