869, Sec. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. REMOVAL OF PROPERTY AND EXCLUSION OF RESIDENTIAL TENANT. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Each type of co-tenancy provides each owner with a non-exclusive right to use, occupy, and possess . (2) date the landlord accepts an application deposit if the landlord does not furnish the applicant an application form. Texas law recognizes three forms of cotenancy: community property, joint tenants with the right of survivorship (JTWS), and tenants in common (TIC). Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (h) Subject to Subsections (i), (j), (k), (m), and (o), a landlord who submeters electricity or allocates or prorates nonsubmetered master metered electricity may interrupt or cause the interruption of electric service for nonpayment by the tenant of an electric bill issued to the tenant if: (1) the landlord's right to interrupt electric service is provided by a written lease entered into by the tenant; (2) the tenant's electric bill is not paid on or before the 12th day after the date the electric bill is issued; (3) advance written notice of the proposed interruption is delivered to the tenant by mail or hand delivery separately from any other written content that: (A) prominently displays the words "electricity termination notice" or similar language underlined or in bold; (i) the date on which the electric service will be interrupted; (ii) a location where the tenant may go during the landlord's normal business hours to make arrangements to pay the bill to avoid interruption of electric service; (iii) the amount that must be paid to avoid interruption of electric service; (iv) a statement providing that when the tenant makes a payment to avoid interruption of electric service, the landlord may not apply that payment to rent or other amounts owed under the lease; (v) a statement providing that the landlord may not evict a tenant for failure to pay an electric bill when the landlord has interrupted the tenant's electric service unless the tenant fails to pay for the electric service after the electric service has been interrupted for at least two days, not including weekends or state or federal holidays; and, (vi) a description of the tenant's rights under Subsection (j) to avoid interruption of electric service if the interruption will cause a person residing in the tenant's dwelling to become seriously ill or more seriously ill; and, (C) is delivered not earlier than the first day after the bill is past due or later than the fifth day before the interruption date stated in the notice; and. A mutual agreement for tenant repair under Subsection (g) of Section 92.0561 is not a violation of Section 92.006. (B) to deploy with a military unit for a period of 90 days or more. In this article, I will focus on TIC. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3640, ch. (b) A landlord is not required to provide the notice under Subsection (a) if the tenant has not given the landlord the tenant's forwarding address as provided by Section 92.107. Aug. 26, 1985. (c) Affidavits under this section may delay repair by the tenant for: (1) 15 days if the landlord's failure to repair is caused by a delay in obtaining necessary parts for which the landlord is not at fault; or. (f) If an applicant requests a landlord to mail a refund of the applicant's application fee to the applicant, the landlord shall mail the refund check to the applicant at the address furnished by the applicant. 869, Sec. This means that if the property is real estate, no tenant can exclude any other tenant from any part of the property. For purposes of this subsection, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the landlord acted without knowledge of the violation. 92.262. 2.63, eff. (4) the landlord, at the same time the service is interrupted, hand delivers or places on the tenant's front door a written notice that: (A) prominently displays the words "electricity termination notice" or similar language underlined or in bold; and. 83), Sec. January 1, 2006. (a) Subject to Subsection (b), if the life tenant of a legal life estate is given the power to sell and reinvest any life tenancy property, the life tenant is subject, with respect to the sale and investment of the property, to all of the fiduciary duties of a trustee imposed by the Texas Trust Code (Subtitle B, Title 9 . (r) Subject to this subsection, a reconnection fee may be applied if electric service to the tenant is disconnected for nonpayment of bills under Subsection (h). A repairman or supplier shall not have a lien for materials or services arising out of repairs contracted for by the tenant under this section. All Rights Reserved. January 1, 2006. (e) A landlord and a tenant may agree for the tenant to repair or remedy, at the tenant's expense, any condition covered by Subchapter B if all of the following conditions are met: (1) at the beginning of the lease term the landlord owns only one rental dwelling; (2) at the beginning of the lease term the dwelling is free from any condition which would materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant; (3) at the beginning of the lease term the landlord has no reason to believe that any condition described in Subdivision (2) of this subsection is likely to occur or recur during the tenant's lease term or during a renewal or extension; and. While the tenancy in common exists, a unit owner and the owner's successors in interest have an exclusive right to occupy the portion of the real property that formerly constituted the owner's unit. (C) refund the tenant's security deposit, less lawful deductions, to the person designated under Subdivision (1). Aug. 28, 1989. 23.001. Sec. 899 (H.B. 9, eff. (b) If at the time a lease agreement is executed a landlord has vehicle towing or parking rules or policies that apply to the tenant, the landlord shall provide to the tenant a copy of the rules or policies before the lease agreement is executed. If the acknowledgment is not signed, there is a rebuttable presumption that the notice was not made available to the applicant. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the landlord acted in good faith and with continued diligence for the first affidavit for delay the landlord delivers to the tenant. 337 (H.B. 23.011, eff. 92.013. A common tenant defense is that their landlord did not adhere to all the legal requirements for evicting them. 92.0131. 6, eff. Texas Property Code 94.251 through 94.255 gives you the same protections against retaliation that you would have if you lived in a traditional rental home. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3639, ch. January 1, 2010. (C) The landlord has expressly or impliedly agreed in the lease to furnish heating or cooling equipment; the equipment is producing inadequate heat or cooled air; and the landlord has been notified in writing by the appropriate local housing, building, or health official or other official having jurisdiction that the lack of heat or cooling materially affects the health or safety of an ordinary tenant. (e) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4, eff. TENANT'S RIGHT TO SUMMON POLICE OR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. If neither box is checked, you should assume the dwelling is in a 100-year floodplain. (4) "Deposited" means deposited in an account of the landlord or the landlord's agent in a bank or other financial institution. In an eviction suit, retaliation by the landlord under Section 92.331 is a defense and a rent deduction lawfully made by the tenant under this chapter is a defense for nonpayment of the rent to the extent allowed by this chapter. September 1, 2017. The duties of a landlord and the remedies of a tenant under this subchapter are in lieu of common law, other statutory law, and local ordinances relating to a residential landlord's duty to install, change, rekey, repair, or replace security devices and a tenant's remedies for the landlord's failure to install, change, rekey, repair, or replace security devices, except that a municipal ordinance adopted before January 1, 1993, may require installation of security devices at the landlord's expense by an earlier date than a date required by this subchapter. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (a) A landlord or a landlord's agent may not interrupt or cause the interruption of utility service paid for directly to the utility company by a tenant unless the interruption results from bona fide repairs, construction, or an emergency. A landlord is presumed to have refunded a security deposit or made an accounting of security deposit deductions if, on or before the date required under this subchapter, the refund or accounting is placed in the United States mail and postmarked on or before the required date. Sec. 869, Sec. (h) A security device required by this section must be operable throughout the time a tenant is in possession of a dwelling. For purposes of this section, if a tenant's rent is subsidized in whole or in part by a governmental entity, "one month's rent" means one month's fair market rent. Property Code, Sec. (d) Except as provided by Subsection (f), this section does not affect a tenant's liability for delinquent, unpaid rent or other sums owed to the landlord before the lease was terminated by the tenant under this section. Aug. 26, 1985. (f) A tenant's guest or invitee who suffers damage because of a landlord's failure to install, inspect, or repair a smoke alarm as required by this subchapter may recover a judgment against the landlord for the damage. A tenant may request that the landlord provide to the tenant a written statement of whether the tenant owes a late fee to the landlord and, if so, the amount of the late fee. 18 (S.B. (a) A landlord shall install at least one smoke alarm in each separate bedroom in a dwelling unit. 15 (S.B. ACTIONS AND REMEDIES. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3638, ch. (D) The landlord has been notified in writing by the appropriate local housing, building, or health official or other official having jurisdiction that the condition materially affects the health or safety of an ordinary tenant. they can remain a tenant in the property. 39 (H.B. 952, Sec. Aug. 28, 1989; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. Redesignated from Property Code Sec. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3647, ch. (3) if the dwelling unit has multiple levels, at least one smoke alarm must be located on each level. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3651, ch. April 1, 2002. (g) A tenant's right to vacate a dwelling and avoid liability under Section 92.016 or 92.017 may not be waived by a tenant or a landlord, except as provided by those sections. 92.259. AGENTS FOR DELIVERY OF NOTICE. Jan. 1, 1996. January 1, 2022. Call Us For Immediate Service - 1 (817)-274-1800 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Better Business Bureau September 1, 2007. 946), Sec. 2, eff. 1, eff. (2) "Occupant" means a person who has the landlord's consent to occupy a dwelling but has no obligation to pay the rent for the dwelling. COMMON AREA FACILITIES. (d) The landlord must comply with the tenant's request for inspection or repair of a smoke alarm within a reasonable time, considering the availability of material, labor, and utilities. (d) A landlord may rebut the presumption provided by Subsection (a) or (b) if despite the diligence of the landlord: (1) the landlord did not know of the tenant's request, without the fault of the landlord; (2) materials, labor, or utilities were unavailable; or. A landlord shall provide to the tenant in a multiunit complex, as that term is defined by Section 92.151, a copy of any applicable vehicle towing or parking rules or policies of the landlord and any changes to those rules or policies as provided by Section 92.0131. 918, Sec. (b) If a tenant files or prosecutes a suit under this subchapter in bad faith, the landlord may recover possession of the dwelling unit and may recover from the tenant a civil penalty of one month's rent plus $500, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees. 869, Sec. If a landlord offers a tenant the option of paying a fee in lieu of a security deposit, the landlord: (1) shall offer the tenant the option to instead pay a security deposit; and. 576, Sec. 92.302. 348 (S.B. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. January 1, 2010. (a) The tenant may not withhold payment of any portion of the last month's rent on grounds that the security deposit is security for unpaid rent. Under Texas property codes, the landlord is responsible for a healthy as well as structurally safe building. (a) A landlord's duty or a tenant's remedy concerning security deposits, security devices, the landlord's disclosure of ownership and management, or utility cutoffs, as provided by Subchapter C, D, E, or G, respectively, may not be waived. (2) "Landlord" means the owner, lessor, or sublessor of a dwelling, but does not include a manager or agent of the landlord unless the manager or agent purports to be the owner, lessor, or sublessor in an oral or written lease. 824 (S.B. (c) A landlord who violates this section is liable to the tenant for an amount equal to the sum of $100, three times the amount of the late fee collected in violation of this section, and the tenant's reasonable attorney's fees. Jan. 1, 1996. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), a landlord is not required to disclose on the notice that the landlord is aware that a dwelling is located in a 100-year floodplain if the elevation of the dwelling is raised above the 100-year floodplain flood levels in accordance with federal regulations. PROPERTY CODE. 332, Sec. Rent delinquency is not a defense for a violation of Section 92.204. But they have different title percentages of ownership. 576, Sec. Sec. Sept. 1, 1997. 1, eff. Co-tenants may reasonably improve a property without the consent of the other co-tenants, so long as it does not injure the rights of other co-tenants. 48, Sec. 1198 (S.B. 1414), Sec. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3639, ch. 1862), Sec. (B) 48 inches from the floor, if installed on or after September 1, 1993. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3648, ch. 1, eff. (c) A tenant is not liable for damages suffered by the landlord if the damage is caused by the landlord's failure to repair the smoke alarm within a reasonable time after the tenant requests it to be repaired, considering the availability of material, labor, and utilities. 1, eff. 92.151. 18, eff. January 1, 2010. January 1, 2008. If you have any questions regarding co-ownership of property in Austin, Round Rock, or Pflugerville, contract the real estate and probate attorneys at the Law Office of Farren Sheehan for a consultation. Notice by mail may be by regular mail, by registered mail, or by certified mail, return receipt requested. Jan. 1, 1984. (a) A person other than a tenant who guarantees a lease is liable only for the original lease term except that a person may specify that the person agrees to guarantee a renewal of the lease as provided by Subsection (b). The tenant has no choice but to leave the premises before the end of the notice period. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. LANDLORD'S DEFENSES. (d) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1367), Sec. 5, eff. 1, eff. There are three exemptions to the keyless deadbolt requirement of Texas Property Code. Even if the dwelling is not in a 100-year floodplain, the dwelling may still be susceptible to flooding. 92.334. 1, eff. (b) If the landlord does not provide a written explanation for delay in performing a duty to repair or remedy on or before the fifth day after receiving from the tenant a written demand for an explanation, the landlord has the burden of proving that he made a diligent effort to repair and that a reasonable time for repair did not elapse. (d) If the landlord closes the rental unit after the tenant gives the landlord a notice to repair and the tenant moves out on or before the end of the rental term, the landlord must pay the tenant's actual and reasonable moving expenses, refund a pro rata portion of the tenant's rent from the date the tenant moves out, and, if otherwise required by law, return the tenant's security deposit. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 683, Sec. The owners may own the property either as tenants in common or as joint tenants with right of survivorship. (2) documentation of the stalking from a provider of services described by Subsection (c)(1), (2), or (3) and: (A) a law enforcement incident report or, if a law enforcement incident report is unavailable, another record maintained in the ordinary course of business by a law enforcement agency; and. 92.0135. (j) A landlord may not submit a claim for damages or unpaid rent to an insurer for insurance described by Subsection (e) unless the landlord notifies the tenant of the damages or unpaid rent indebtedness not later than the 30th day after the date the tenant surrendered possession of the dwelling. 1276, Sec. 869, Sec. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) a tenant has notified the landlord that the tenant has used the fire extinguisher for a legitimate purpose. 917 (H.B. (i) For purposes of Subsections (c) and (c-1), a tenant who is a parent or guardian of a victim described by those subsections must reside with the victim to exercise the rights established by this section. 305, Sec. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3646, ch. A reasonable time for purposes of this subsection is presumed to be not later than the seventh day after the date the request is received by the landlord. 92.106. (b) The tenant shall notify the landlord in writing of any change in the tenant's primary residence address. (d) For purposes of this section, if a tenant's rent is subsidized in whole or in part by a governmental entity, "one month's rent" means one month's fair market rent. A landlord may not charge the tenant a fee that is more than the reasonable cost of obtaining and administering the insurance purchased under this subsection. 576, Sec. Each owner has the right to leave his share of the property to any beneficiary upon the owner's death. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. 48, Sec. (l) This section does not affect the ability of a landlord to pursue other available remedies, including the remedies provided by Chapter 24. If the writ is disobeyed, the tenant or the tenant's attorney may file in the court in which the reentry action is pending an affidavit stating the name of the person who has disobeyed the writ and describing the acts or omissions constituting the disobedience. (c-1) If the tenant is a victim or a parent or guardian of a victim of stalking under Section 42.072, Penal Code, that takes place during the preceding six-month period on the premises or at any dwelling on the premises, the tenant shall provide to the landlord or the landlord's agent a copy of: (1) documentation of a protective order issued under Subchapter A or B, Chapter 7B, Code of Criminal Procedure, except for a temporary ex parte order; or. 1099), Sec. (a) A tenant shall notify the landlord of a rent deduction attributable to the tenant's installing, repairing, changing, replacing, or rekeying of a security device under Section 92.164(a)(1) or 92.165(1) after the landlord's failure to comply with this subchapter. This article will briefly explore these types of concurrent estates. (b) If the tenant gives notice under Subsection (a)(2) and the tenant's lease is in writing, the lease may require the tenant to make the initial request for installation, inspection, or repair of a smoke alarm in writing. 1, eff. 7, eff. (a) This subchapter does not apply to: (1) a dwelling unit that is occupied by its owner, no part of which is leased to a tenant; (2) a dwelling unit in a building five or more stories in height in which smoke alarms are required or regulated by local ordinance; or. Most tenant insurance policies do not cover damages or loss incurred in a flood. The written notice must include the customer's contact information and the tenant's remedies under Section 92.301. (5) engaging, in bad faith, in a course of conduct that materially interferes with the tenant's rights under the tenant's lease. (2) knows or has reason to know that the requirements of the subsection granting the exemption are not fulfilled. Sec. A party who prevails in a suit under this subsection may recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees from the other party. (a) Except as provided in Subsection (b), a landlord is presumed to have given notice of an applicant's acceptance or rejection if the notice is by: (1) telephone to the applicant, co-applicant, or a person living with the applicant or co-applicant on or before the required date; or. Sept. 1, 1993. (2) The tenant's right to repair and deduct for conditions involving sewage backup or overflow, flooding inside the dwelling, or a cutoff of potable water under Subsection (e) of Section 92.0561 shall not be affected, and the tenant shall have no duty to give additional notice to the new landlord. Sec. 744, Sec. January 1, 2008. A life tenant may retain, as life tenancy property, any real property originally conveyed to the life tenant without being subject to the fiduciary duties of a trustee; however, the life tenant is subject to the common law duties of a life tenant. Sec. (d) In a written lease or other agreement, a landlord and a tenant may agree to a procedure different than the procedure in this section for removing, storing, or disposing of property in the leased premises of a deceased tenant. Aug. 31, 1987. (c) If the landlord retains all or part of a security deposit under this section, the landlord shall give to the tenant the balance of the security deposit, if any, together with a written description and itemized list of all deductions. Sept. 1, 1999. In this subchapter: (1) "Bedroom" means a room designed with the intent that it be used for sleeping purposes. Sometimes, the law can only be enforced in court. 17.01(44), eff. 1, eff. 5, eff. 92.208. (4) a living unit in an apartment, condominium, cooperative, or townhome project. AGENTS FOR DELIVERY OF NOTICE. Sec. 576, Sec. 744, Sec. LEASE TERM AFTER NATURAL DISASTER. September 1, 2013. Tenancy in common can be dissolved . Contact our offices to discuss your situation with our experienced real estate attorneys. TENANT'S REMEDIES REGARDING REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. (d) This section does not apply to locks on closet doors or other interior doors. 650, Sec. 1, eff. 92.024. 92.103. (c) Disclosure of information to a tenant may be made under Subdivision (1) or (2) of Subsection (b) before the tenant requests the information. (e) The landlord is entitled to a hearing on the tenant's sworn complaint for restoration of utility service. (b) The new owner shall deliver to the tenant a signed statement acknowledging that the new owner has acquired the property and is responsible for the tenant's security deposit and specifying the exact dollar amount of the deposit. Sec. 650, Sec. Sec. (d) If a suit is filed in a justice court requesting relief under Subsection (a), the justice court shall conduct a hearing on the request not earlier than the sixth day after the date of service of citation and not later than the 10th day after that date. Jan. 1, 1996. (a) In this section, "governmental entity" means the state, an agency of the state, or a political subdivision of the state. 1, eff. 918, Sec. 15, eff. The landlord has the burden of proving that the tenant received a copy of the rule or policy change. Civil Practice and Remedies Code, alleging that a common nuisance is being maintained on the leased premises with . 629 (S.B. 2, eff. 92.005. 357, Sec. 92.109. 1420, Sec. 48, Sec. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3632, ch. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. 9, eff. NONRETALIATION. At Lindquist Wood Edwards LLP, we represent both commercial landlords and tenants in a variety of legal matters. (g) eff. (b) A tenant may not unilaterally terminate the lease under Subsection (a)(2) or file suit against the landlord to obtain a judgment under Subsection (a)(4) unless the landlord does not comply on or before the seventh day after the date the written request for compliance is received if the lease includes language underlined or in boldface print that in substance provides the tenant with notice that: (1) the landlord at the landlord's expense is required to equip the dwelling, when the tenant takes possession, with the security devices described by Sections 92.153(a)(1)-(4) and (6); (2) the landlord is not required to install a doorknob lock or keyed dead bolt at the landlord's expense if the exterior doors meet the requirements of Section 92.153(f); (3) the landlord is not required to install a keyless bolting device at the landlord's expense on an exterior door if the landlord is expressly required or permitted to periodically check on the well-being or health of the tenant as provided by Section 92.153(e)(3); and. (3) by e-mail if the parties have communicated by e-mail regarding the lease. The following are deeds that are used for transfer of real property in Texas: Texas Deed Transfer Sept. 1, 1993. Oral notices of change are insufficient. 1275, Sec. PARTITION. (b) A tenant who violates this section is presumed to have acted in bad faith. What Does The Texas Landlord And Tenant Act Cover? (3) "Lease" means any written or oral agreement between a landlord and tenant that establishes or modifies the terms, conditions, rules, or other provisions regarding the use and occupancy of a dwelling. 3101), Sec. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, eff. (d) If a landlord knows that flooding has damaged any portion of a dwelling at least once during the five-year period immediately preceding the effective date of the lease, the landlord shall provide a written notice to a tenant that is substantially equivalent to the following: "(Landlord) ( ) is or ( ) is not aware that the dwelling you are renting has flooded at least once within the last five years.". (a) If a security deposit was not required by a residential lease and the tenant is liable for damages and charges on surrender of the premises, the landlord shall notify the tenant in writing of the landlord's claim for damages and charges on or before the date the landlord reports the claim to a consumer reporting agency or third-party debt collector. (a) A landlord's liability under this section is subject to Section 92.052(b) regarding conditions that are caused by a tenant and Section 92.054 regarding conditions that are insured casualties. 1198 (S.B. Sec. 92.205. Jan. 1, 1998. 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