Renters’ Rights in Texas
Rent Payment
Texas Late Fees, Nonpayment of Rent Termination, and Other Rent Rules
Learn about Texas rent restrictions, such as late fee limitations, notice requirements for rent increases, and notification requirements for terminating a lease for nonpayment of rent.
Tenant Rights in Texas to “Repair and Deduct”
Here are the laws in Texas for when and how you may utilize the “repair and deduct” remedy if your rental property has serious issues.
Terminations and evictions
In Texas, a tenant has the right to terminate a rental lease.
Learn when and how renters in Texas may lawfully break a lease and how to restrict their obligation for rent until the conclusion of the lease period.
Tenant Eviction Defenses in Texas
Learn whether you have legal grounds to defend your eviction and keep your rental apartment in Texas.
Texas Notice Requirements for Ending a Month-to-Month Lease
Find out how much notice you or the landlord must provide to end a month-to-month rental agreement in Texas.
Deposits for Security
Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines in Texas
A summary of Texas landlord-tenant security deposit legislation.
Filing a Lawsuit for a Security Deposit in Texas Justice Court
Here’s a rundown of the procedures for filing a security deposit lawsuit in Texas.
