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Landlord and Tenant Law in Texas
A 12-page guide for both landlords and tenants of Texas residential property, including the eviction changes effective January 1, 2026, with an inspection checklist, deposit accounting, a rent ledger and a notice log.
General information, not legal advice. Eviction deadlines are short; talk with a Texas attorney or legal aid office about a specific case.
What's inside
- The leaseFederal fair housing, lead paint and other rules, plus state lease basics.
- Rent and feesLate fee limits, lockouts and utility cutoffs.
- Security depositsDeposit rules, the 30-day return and remedies.
- RepairsThe landlord's duty, tenant remedies, entry and retaliation.
- Ending a tenancyMonth-to-month notice, early termination rights, notice to vacate and the eviction case.
- WorkbookA move-in and move-out inspection, deposit accounting, a rent ledger and a repair and notice log.
Details
- One fillable PDF, 12 pages, letter size
- Type on screen in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free), Preview on Mac, or most browsers, or print it
- Texas edition; state law cited as of November 2026
- Instant download after checkout
Other states
State editions
Small claims, deeds, probate and landlord-tenant guides for Texas, Florida and California, with Oklahoma editions of small claims, deeds and probate.
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