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Texas Property Code Chapter 92: Security Deposit Refunds

Summary

Requires landlords to refund security deposits or provide an itemized list of deductions within 30 days of the tenant moving out.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    The right to receive your deposit back within 30 days of moving and providing a forwarding address.
  • 02.
    The right to see a written list of every charge taken out of your deposit.
  • 03.
    The right to not be charged for normal 'wear and tear' on the apartment.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Statutory penalty of $100 plus three times the amount of the deposit wrongfully withheld.
  • 02.
    Landlord's loss of the right to withhold any part of the deposit.
  • 03.
    Liability for the tenant's reasonable attorney's fees.

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