United States · TX

Texas landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Texas landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.
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Security deposit

No cap

Return: 30 days

Late fees

Capped: reasonable (generally 10-12% of rent); after 2-day grace

Entry notice

None statutorily required

Termination notice

30 days (or one rental period)

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every Texas residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

  • Lead-based paint
  • Tenant rights
  • Flood
  • Parking rules

Notable Texas quirk

Strict cap on late fees enforced by courts.

Eviction timelines in Texas

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Other states

AL

Alabama

1 month's rent

AK

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

AZ

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

AR

Arkansas

2 months' rent

CA

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

CO

Colorado

No statutory cap

CT

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

DE

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)