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Texas Tenant Rights

Full Guide

Renter protections in Texas. General information only — consult a local attorney for advice on your specific situation.

Quick Reference

Deposit Limit

No statutory limit

Deposit Return

30 days

Entry Notice

24 hours (customary)

Eviction Notice

3 days (non-payment)

Security Deposit

No statutory limit. Must return within 30 days (or 60 days if forwarding address not provided).

Landlord Right to Enter

Reasonable notice; no specific statute. Generally 24 hours.

Repairs & Maintenance

Tenant must give written notice. Landlord has "reasonable time" (7 days presumed for most repairs).

Rent Control

Rent control prohibited by state law.

Eviction Notice Requirements

Non-payment or lease violation: 3-day notice. No-cause (month-to-month): 1 month notice.

Habitability Law

Texas Property Code § 92.151-92.165: duty to repair and remedy conditions.

Legal Resources in Texas

Common scenarios

My security deposit wasn't returned
The steps renters typically take when a landlord fails to return the security deposit within the state's statutory deadline, from documentation to small-claims court.
My landlord entered without notice
What to do when a landlord enters your unit without the notice your state requires — and how to create a paper trail that stops it.
My landlord won't fix unsafe conditions
How to hold a landlord accountable for habitability failures (mold, heat, pests, plumbing) without jeopardizing your tenancy.
I just got an eviction notice
What to do in the first 72 hours after receiving an eviction notice — your response window is short and how you act matters.
My landlord won't respond to anything
How to force a response from an absentee landlord and protect yourself when they go silent on repairs, deposits, or renewals.

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