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Landlord-Tenant LawTexas, USA

Texas Property Code Section 92.056: Landlord Liability and Tenant Remedies

Summary

Establishes the specific process a tenant must follow to force a landlord to repair conditions that affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to have conditions affecting health and safety repaired within a reasonable time (usually 7 days).
  • 02.
    Right to sue in justice court for an order to repair and damages.
  • 03.
    Right to terminate the lease if the landlord ignores a formal repair notice.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Landlords may be ordered to pay a civil penalty of one month's rent plus $500.
  • 02.
    Liability for the tenant's actual damages, court costs, and attorney's fees.

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