Index
Texas Property Code Chapter 92 (Repair and Remedy)
Summary
Defines the specific process for how tenants in Texas can demand repairs for conditions that affect physical health or safety.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right to have conditions that affect physical health or safety repaired by the landlord.
- 02.The right to 'repair and deduct' costs from rent only if very strict procedural steps are followed.
- 03.The right to at least one working smoke detector provided by the landlord.
Penalties
- 01.Civil penalty of one month's rent plus $500.
- 02.Court-ordered repair of the condition.
- 03.Tenant's right to terminate the lease unilaterally if repairs aren't made.
Verified Citations
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