Texas Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Texas standard residential lease agreement is a legally binding agreement between a landlord and a tenant for the use of residential space. This one-year contract lays out both parties’ rules and responsibilities and states the amount due, the due date, and often times a security deposit. The tenant is subject to a credit check to ensure they can cover the monthly rent.

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A Texas standard residential lease agreement is a legally binding agreement between a landlord and a tenant for the use of residential space. This one-year contract lays out both parties’ rules and responsibilities and states the amount due, the due date, and often times a security deposit. The tenant is subject to a credit check to ensure they can cover the monthly rent.

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Disclosures (7)

100-Year Flood Plain – If the property is located in a 100-year flood plain, the landlord must disclose this to the tenant. (§ 92.0135)

Landlord Identification – The names and addresses of any property manager or owner must be made available to the tenant. (§ 92.201)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – For a property constructed before 1978, the landlord is required to make the tenant aware of the possibility of lead-based paint being present. (EPA/HUD Fact Sheet)

Right to Interrupt Utilities – If the tenant fails to pay the rent, the landlord may have the right to shut off their electricity; however, it must be agreed to in the lease agreement, and notice must be given. (§ 92.008(h))

Special Conditions to Cancel Agreement  – The following must be included in the lease agreement: “Tenants may have special statutory rights to terminate the lease early in certain situations involving family violence or a military deployment or transfer.” (§ 92.016(f))

Tenant’s Remedies – If the tenant needs to make a repair that goes unacknowledged by the landlord after a 7 days notice, the renter may fix the issue and bill the landlord. § 92.056(g)

Texas Parking Rules Addendum – Tenants must be aware of parking rules and policies with a written form for any renting multi-unit property. (§ 92.0131)

Rent Grace Period

There is a 2-day grace period for late rent in Texas. The tenant is required to pay within 2 days, or they may be charged a late fee. The fee must be responsible and agreed upon in the original lease agreement. (§ 92.019(a))

Security Deposit

Maximum Amount – No state statutes cover the maximum amount a landlord may charge a tenant for rent in the state of Texas.

Returning – The security deposit must be returned to the tenant within 30 days of the lease’s end. (§ 92.103)

  • Deductions – If a landlord deducts any funds from the security deposit for damages it must be listed and provided to the tenant. (§ 92.104(c))
  • Tenant Doesn’t Forward New Address – If the tenant does not forward their new address to the landlord, the security deposit may not be returned. (§ 92.107)