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A Tenant at Will is one who occupies a rented apartment without a lease, but pays rent periodically (typically monthly). Either the landlord or the tenant may terminate this arrangement at any time by giving written notice of 30 days or one full rental period in advance, whichever is longer. No reason is required.

No Retaliation ? pursuant to the laws of Texas, retaliatory eviction, and retaliatory acts such as raising the rent or breaking the lease in Texas are prohibited.

Contact the police if there's an emergency situation Don't be afraid to make a complaint - you shouldn't have to put up with a bad service. The law is there to help you. Your landlord can't just end your tenancy because you've made a complaint - but they might try, especially if you've got an assured shorthold tenancy.

If your landlord illegally locks you out of your home, cuts off your utilities, removes windows or doors, or takes your belongings to get you out of the home before the court eviction process is over, you can: Call the police and ask for help getting back into the home.

If your landlord violates the law regarding the lockout?for example, illegally locked you out, locked you out without giving you any notices, or locked you out on the wrong day?you can sue your landlord for: a civil penalty of one month's rent plus $1,000.

Texas courts have held that a landlord may not enter your home unless you allow the entry or the lease gives the landlord specific reasons to enter. Study your lease to determine when the landlord may enter your home.

The matter is also dealt with by the Police if your landlord makes you feel unsafe in your home or makes threats against you. If there is no immediate threat to you, calling 101 is the best course of action.