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Laws and Regulations in Texas

Explore a detailed collection of laws and regulations specific to Texas helping you stay informed and compliant.

Texas Tenant Screening Laws: Updated Screening Fees and Process

Texas Tenant Screening Laws: Updated Screening Fees and Process

Understanding Texas tenant screening laws is vital for landlords and renters in 2025. Unlike many states, Texas lets landlords set their own rules and does not limit application fees. However, landlords must give all applicants their screening rules in wr

Nov 10, 2025
The 2025 Eviction Process in Texas: What Landlords Must Know

The 2025 Eviction Process in Texas: What Landlords Must Know

The eviction process in Texas requires strict compliance with state law, from serving proper notices to obtaining a court order. Even minor mistakes can cause costly delays or lead to case dismissal. This guide from LeaseRunner breaks down each step, poin

Aug 21, 2025
Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Texas? Rights and Responsibilities

Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Texas? Rights and Responsibilities

Landlord entry rights are a crucial yet often misunderstood aspect of the rental agreement. Balancing the landlord’s need to maintain their property with tenants’ rights to privacy can be tricky, especially in Texas, where state laws are less explicit

Feb 26, 2025
Texas Landlord Repair Laws: Understanding Repair Responsibilities

Texas Landlord Repair Laws: Understanding Repair Responsibilities

Imagine you wake up in your flat in Texas and find the heating is not working. What do you do now? Call the furnace repairman or call the landlord for apartment repair? If you don’t have the answer, it’s time to learn more about Texas landlord repair

Feb 26, 2025
Texas Security Deposit Laws: Rules, Limits, & Timing

Texas Security Deposit Laws: Rules, Limits, & Timing

Security deposits are a necessary part of leasing your property. Protecting your investment and holding your renters financially accountable for any damage they may cause is part of being a smart landlord. While the basics of security deposits are similar

Feb 26, 2025
Disclosure of Property Ownership and Management in Texas Rentals

Disclosure of Property Ownership and Management in Texas Rentals

In an effort to provide transparency to tenants about the ownership and management of the property they are renting, Texas requires that the landlord provide the names and addresses for the property owner and property manager to the tenant, in writing,

Feb 26, 2025
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