Texas Tenant Law

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.

12/13/2021

HEADS UP: There are some new laws in place regarding fees in lieu of security deposits (what a lot of people call "Sure Deposit". You can't protect yourself if you don't know the law, so check it below, or give us a call for more information if you paid a fee instead of a deposit, and still received a bill from your old landlord.
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/SOTWDocs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm #:~:text=Sec.%2092.111.%20%20FEE%20IN%20LIEU%20OF%20SECURITY%20DEPOSIT.

12/07/2021

DID YOU KNOW: the Texas Property Code grants you special rights to terminate your lease (without your landlord's permission and without penalty) when you have been a victim of violence, verbal or physical assault, stalking, or harrassment in or out of your rental unit. Check it out for yourself below, and give us a call if you would like to learn more! https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/SOTWDocs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm #:~:text=September%201%2C%202017.-,Sec.%2092.016,-.%20%20RIGHT%20TO%20VACATE

12/03/2021

As we get into the colder months in Texas, remember that you don't have to live without proper heating equipment in your rental dwelling. If its below 60 degrees outside, and you are not getting heat of at least 68 degrees in your rental, call us to discuss your case right away!

12/01/2021

ATX Tenant Law wishes you and your loved ones a happy holiday season!

11/26/2021

This has been a tough year for a lot of businesses, including landlords, and we have seen a large uptick in unlawful retention of security deposits, and unlawful move out bills as a result. If you feel this is happening to you, call us today to discuss your case!