Texas Tenant Law

09/10/2026

11/06/2025

Your home. Your rights. 🏡 Whatever issue you’re facing, from evictions to security deposits, we’ve got your back. We proudly represent tenants in a broad range of areas all across Texas!
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10/10/2025

Landlords must return their residential tenant’s security deposit within 30 days to comply with Texas Property Code 92.103(a), but only if you’ve provided your forwarding address in writing.💰 You can find more information about your tenant rights concerning security deposits in Subchapter C of the Texas Property Code!

09/11/2025

The first step in protecting your rights as a tenant is knowing what they are! 🏠

09/05/2025

There are many reasons someone may want to sue their landlord. From rodents and pests to wrongful evictions, your landlord must follow the rules specified in your Lease agreement and the Texas Property Code. Texas Tenant Law is ready to jump into action and protect your rights!

12/27/2022

Remember that under the Texas Property Code (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm), your landlord can only shut off utility services in the case of a bona fide repair, construction on the property, or for an emergency! Shutting off utilities to account for improperly insulated pipes does not constitute an emergency. Know you're not alone and you have options should this happen to you like it did to this community: https://www.kut.org/austin/2022-12-22/freezing-weather-austin-tenants-rights.

In short, no. According to state law, a landlord cannot shut off utilities without agreement from the tenant unless there is an emergency, repair or construction.

12/20/2022

With the freeze coming into Austin, make sure you remember to keep your rental property warm and take care of your pipes!

However, if your landlord has not taken care of their pipes and they burst, don't panic! While there may be flooding in the rental property, you can terminate your lease under the casualty loss provision of Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code for the issue. See for yourself: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm.