Texas's largest city and one of the largest metro areas in the country, with a large and varied rental housing stock across single-family and multifamily properties.
Houston 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 Houston-specific ordinances. Verify current rules, including any local ordinances, with an attorney before relying on this for an actual tenancy.
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