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Landlord-Tenant
Locks and security devices.
(Separate Website)
As of January 1, 1995 all residential rental properties were required to fully comply with the revised lock law of 1993.
By: Austin Tenant's Council
Locks and Security Devices
(Separate Website)
Texas law requires landlords to install certain minimum security measures such as door locks and window latches. This documents explains specifically what security measures landlords are and aren't required to provide.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Mobile Homes
(Separate Website)
If you rent your mobile home, the same rules that apply to any other renters apply to you. To find out more, click on the resource on this page or on Texas Tenant Advisor that best describes your problem. If you own your mobile and rent the lot, special rules apply, and you should read this to find out about them. If you own Texas
Resources By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Moving Out
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Read this to learn what you need to do to protect yourself when you are ready to move out. You should also read the section about Security Deposits to learn about getting a refund of your security deposit.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Privacy
(Separate Website)
A landlord does not have the right to enter your home whenever they want to. When you are at home, the landlord can only enter with your permission. There may be circumstances where the landlord can enter your apartment when you are not home. These will be spelled out in your lease. Read this to find out more regarding your right of possession.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Rent
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While a landlord can charge whatever he wants to for rent, there are certain rules that are related to rent the landlord must follow. For example, a landlord can't change the amount of your rent during the middle of your six month lease. Read this to find out what the rules about rent are so you can protect your rights.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Renting Together Contract
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By: Austin Tenant's Council
Repairs
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While a landlord usually has a duty to make repairs to your home, getting the landlord to make repairs can be hard. Read this to find out the steps you should take to try to get your landlord to repair a problem and what your options are if the landlord doesn't make repairs you think are necessary.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Repairs
(Separate Website)
Tenants have the right to have any condition that threatens their health or safety repaired.
By: Austin Tenant's Council
Retaliation
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Retaliation is when the landlord wrongfully takes action against a tenant for exercising their rights. Read this to find out when retaliation is illegal and what you can do if your landlord wrongfully retaliates against you.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Roommates
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Read this to find out what you can do if you have problems with a roommate.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Security Deposit
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A landlord is entitled to collect a security deposit from a tenant as security against property damage. However, there are rules governing security deposits. Find out what the rules are and how to get your security deposit back when you move.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Smoke Detectors
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Smoke detectors are required by Texas law. Read this to find out what landlords are required to do about smoke detectors.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Subleases
(Separate Website)
Read this to find out what a "sublease" is and the pitfalls of "subletting."
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Termination
(Separate Website)
Read this to learn about the different ways a lease can be terminated and how you may be able to get out of your lease.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Utilities
(Separate Website)
Special rules for utilities apply for renters. These rules mainly apply to the landlord. Read this if you are a renter and are having problems with your utilities that may be related to your landlord. If the problem is with your utility company, you should contact the utility or the Public Utility Commission's Customer Protection Division.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Who Owns the Property?
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Who owns the property where you are renting? As a tenant, you have right to know who owns the property and the name and address of the management company (if there is one) that runs the property. Read this to find out more.
By: Texas Tenants Advisor
Security Deposits
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By: Austin Tenant's Council
Security Deposit Demand Letter
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By: Austin Tenant's Council
Security deposits: Having trouble getting back your deposit.
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By: Texas Young Lawyers Association
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