It is a list of the contents of your rental property as well as a log or record of the property's condition (including whether furnished or non-furnished).
It must be written in strict adherence to property laws of the state where the property is located. Failing to do so can either render the lease invalid or unable to protect the landlord's property and interests from potential problem tenants.
The landlord's responsibility to keep the premises safe and habitable does not end once the tenant moves into the property. They must continue the upkeep of the property, including making necessary repairs, throughout the tenancy. This duty is more stringent for residential tenants.
Until a writ of possession is issued, the tenant can remain in their home. Step 1: Written Notice to Vacate. Unless the lease agreement says otherwise, the landlord must give the tenant at least 3 days to move out. They cannot file an eviction suit before they give this notice in writing.
There are no state laws that regulate landlord's entry in Texas. However, your lease agreement may allow your landlord to enter under certain circumstances. The lease may or may not require prior notice to the tenant. It may also authorize other people to enter, like maintenance staff or prospective buyers.
Evictions usually involve a tenant not paying rent on time or breaking a rule included in the lease. Evictions also require a notice to vacate, which is different than a notice of non-renewal.
This subchapter prohibits landlords from retaliating against a tenant for exercising a right given to them by law or by the lease. These rights might include requesting repairs, complaining to a governmental agency about building, housing code, or utility problems, or participating in a tenant organization.
Texas law gives the landlord or the tenant the explicit right to end a lease early in a few specific circumstances: Military Service. Family Violence. Sexual Offenses or Stalking Victims. Tenant's Death. Landlord's Failure to Repair. Landlord's Failure to , Inspect, or Repair a Smoke Alarm.
In Texas, a lease agreement must comply with state and federal laws, including the Texas Property Code and the Fair Housing Act. It must also include specific information, such as the names and addresses of both parties, the rental property address, and the amount and due date of rent.