Texas residential landlord guides
Specific statutory timelines, formula calculators, and evidentiary rules governed by Texas Property Code.
C2b Sub-state (city) facts
ADU, Duplex Conversion, and Off-Street Parking Rules for Landlords in Arlington, Texas
Landlords in Arlington, Texas must adhere to specific zoning rules for ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) and duplex conversions.
ADU, Duplex Conversion, and Off-Street Parking Rules for Landlords in Frisco, Texas
As a landlord in Frisco, Texas, you must adhere to specific zoning rules for ADUs and duplex conversions, including obtaining necessary permits and complying...
ADU, Duplex Conversion, and Off-Street Parking Rules for Landlords in Plano, Texas
As a landlord in Plano, Texas, you must adhere to specific rules regarding ADU conversions, duplex rentals, and off-street parking.
El Paso Landlord Rules That Sit on Top of Texas Law
Understand El Paso's local ordinances that supplement or override Texas state laws for landlords and tenants.
Fort Worth Landlord Rules That Sit on Top of Texas Law
Understand the specific local ordinances in Fort Worth that affect landlords and tenants, ensuring compliance with both state and municipal laws.
Renting Out an ADU or Garage Apartment in Austin, Texas: Local Permitting, Parking, and Lease Terms
As an independent residential landlord in Austin, Texas, you must adhere to specific local and state regulations for renting out an ADU or garage apartment.
San Antonio Landlord Rules That Sit on Top of Texas Law
Comprehensive guide to San Antonio's local landlord tenant ordinances, including eviction, screening, and notice requirements.
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Denying a Rental Applicant in Texas: Notice Rules
What a Texas landlord must tell a denied applicant: the Tex. Prop. Code § 92.3515 criteria notice, the federal adverse action notice (§ 1681m), and Chapter 301.
TX Tenant Criminal Screening & Fair Housing Rules
Criminal history screening for Texas rentals: the § 92.3515 criteria notice, HUD 2016 guidance on arrests and blanket bans, and when an FCRA notice applies.
Texas Late Fee Limits: 12% and 10% Caps
Texas late fees need a written lease clause, two full days of unpaid rent, and a cap of 12% of rent (10% above four units) under Property Code § 92.019.
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TX Security Deposit Return: 30-Day Timeline Rules
Texas deposit return: the 30-day deadline in Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103, the written forwarding address rule, itemized deductions, and the bad-faith presumption.
TX Deposit Deductions: Painting & Wall Damage
Texas wall and paint deductions: what Tex. Prop. Code § 92.104 lets you charge, how § 92.001(4) separates wear and tear from damage, and how to itemize.