Texas Renters' Rights

Texas Late Fees, Termination for Nonpayment of Rent, and Other Rent Rules

Find out Texas rent rules, including limits on late fees, notice requirements for rent increases, and notice required for terminating a tenancy for nonpayment of rent.

Texas Tenant Rights to “Repair and Deduct”

Here are Texas' rules on how and when you can use the “repair and deduct” remedy if your rental unit has major problems.

Tenant's Right to Break a Rental Lease in Texas

Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in Texas and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.

Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Texas

Learn if you have legal grounds to fight your eviction and win the right to stay in your rental unit in Texas.

Texas Notice Requirements to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy

Find out how much advance notice you or the landlord must provide to terminate a rental agreement that runs month-to-month in Texas.

Texas Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

A breakdown of Texas landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.

Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in Texas Justice Court

Here’s an overview of the steps involved with filing a security deposit lawsuit in Texas.