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Texas Property Code Section 92.056: Landlord Liability and Tenant Remedies
Summary
Establishes a landlord's duty to repair conditions that materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to have safety hazards or plumbing issues repaired within a reasonable time (usually seven days).
- 02.Right to terminate the lease if the landlord fails to repair a dangerous condition after proper notice.
- 03.Right to seek a court order for repairs and damages.
Penalties
- 01.Civil penalty of one month's rent plus $500.
- 02.Court-ordered payment of the tenant's actual damages and legal costs.
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