Tenant rights · Texas
Texas lease review
for renters.
Upload your Texas lease and TheLeaseCheck cross-references it against Texas tenant law to flag every clause that's risky, unenforceable, or just bad for you.
Texas renter law at a glance
Max security deposit
No statutory limit
Deposit return deadline
30 days
Entry notice
No statutory minimum (lease defines)
Rent control
None (statewide preemption)
Rent-increase notice
30 days for month-to-month
What we check on every Texas lease
- Landlords must repair conditions affecting health and safety after written notice.
- Late fees must be 'reasonable' — usually capped around 12% (4+ units) or 10% (smaller).
- Security deposit return: 30 days, plus an itemized list of any deductions.
This page is informational and is not legal advice. For a binding interpretation of your specific situation, talk to a Texas tenant-rights attorney.
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