For renters
Texas Renters' Rights & Law
What every tenant in Texas needs to know: habitability, repairs, privacy, retaliation, security deposits, and how to enforce your rights under Texas Property Code Chapter 92.
Landlord Entry in Texas: Why There's No Statutory Notice Rule — and What Actually Controls Access
Texas has no statute requiring 24-hour notice before a landlord enters your rental. Your lease is what controls access — and most Texas tenants have never actually read the entry clause they signed.
7 min read · Apr 21, 2026
Retaliation Under § 92.331: What a Texas Landlord Cannot Do After You Complain
Texas Property Code § 92.331 gives renters a six-month shield after they complain about repairs, code violations, or lease rights. Here is exactly what counts as retaliation, what does not, and how to collect a month's rent plus $500 if your landlord crosses the line.
6 min read · Apr 21, 2026
The 30-Day Security Deposit Return Rule in Texas: § 92.103, Justified Deductions, and How to Recover Treble Damages
Texas landlords have 30 days after you surrender the unit to refund your deposit or itemize deductions. Here is what actually counts as a legal deduction, what does not, and how to recover up to 3× plus $100 when they get it wrong.
7 min read · Apr 21, 2026
Your Landlord's Repair Duty Under Texas Property Code § 92.052 — And How to Force the Fix in San Antonio
Texas Property Code § 92.052 gives renters a real repair remedy — but only if you follow the notice procedure in § 92.056. Here's exactly how to do it in Bexar County.
7 min read · Apr 21, 2026
Illegal Lockouts and Utility Shutoffs in Texas Rentals: What § 92.008 Actually Says
If your San Antonio landlord changed the locks or had CPS Energy or SAWS cut off service to push you out, Texas law is on your side. Here's exactly what § 92.008 and § 92.0081 require and how to file in a Bexar JP court.
6 min read · Apr 21, 2026