Tex. Prop. Code Chapter 92
Free Texas residential lease template.
Texas residential leases are governed by Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code, with no statutory cap on security deposits but mandatory disclosures including management identification (§92.201), tenant rights for family violence (§92.016) and Hannah's Law (§92.0162), and flood history (§92.0135). Late fees are capped at 12% of rent for single-family / duplex and 10% for larger structures (§92.019).
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Tex. Prop. Code §92.019
Late fees
Capped at 12% of monthly rent for single-family or duplex; 10% for larger structures.
Tex. Prop. Code §92.103
Security deposit return
Refund within 30 days of move-out + forwarding address.
Tex. Prop. Code §92.016
Family violence termination
Tenant who is a victim of family violence may terminate on 30 days notice.
Tex. Prop. Code §92.0162
Hannah's Law
Termination right for victims of sexual offense or stalking.
Tex. Prop. Code §92.0135
Flood disclosure
Mandatory written flood-history notice.
Tex. Prop. Code §92.201
Management identification
Name and address of owner / managing agent.
Required disclosures in Texas
- ·Identification of owner and managing agent
- ·Family-violence termination rights
- ·Hannah's Law (sexual offense / stalking) termination rights
- ·Flood damage history (last 5 years)
- ·Federal lead-paint disclosure (pre-1978 properties)
Quick reference for Texas landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | No statutory minimum — courts require "reasonable notice" |
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