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Texas Landlord-Tenant Laws

A summary of Texas rules for security deposits, entry notice, late fees, rent increases, and required disclosures.

This is a general summary for informational purposes, not legal advice. Laws change and local ordinances can add requirements beyond state law — verify current rules with your state's official statutes or an attorney before relying on this for an actual tenancy.

Security deposit limitNo statewide statutory limit
Interest on deposit requiredNo
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
Late fee grace period2 full days
Rent increase notice30 unless lease provides otherwise
Eviction notice period3 unless lease provides shorter/longer as allowed

Required disclosures in Texas

  • • Federal lead-based paint
  • • tenant remedies/security devices
  • • parking/towing
  • • flood disclosure
  • • right to repair/remedy notices where applicable

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