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Texas Property Code Chapter 92
Summary
Regulates the rights and duties of residential landlords and tenants in Texas, including repair duties and security devices.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to a safe and habitable home, including functioning locks and smoke detectors.
- 02.Right to 'repair and deduct' under very specific, narrow circumstances.
- 03.Protection against illegal lockouts by the landlord.
Penalties
- 01.Statutory penalties of one month's rent plus $1,000 for illegal lockouts.
- 02.Civil penalties for failure to install smoke alarms.
- 03.Recovery of attorney's fees for successful court actions.
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