Respond to a Texas Lease Violation Notice
Texas landlords have strict notice rules they must follow. Hold them to the law.
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Before a Texas landlord can file an eviction, Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005 requires written notice to vacate. Late fees are constrained by § 92.019 — they must be reasonable estimates and only chargeable after rent is two days late. And § 92.331 prohibits retaliation for exercising your tenant rights.
The Texas statutes we'll cite
- Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005 — Notice to Vacate Prior to Filing Eviction Suit
Requires a landlord to give written notice to vacate before filing a forcible detainer (eviction) suit, with statutory minimum periods.
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.019 — Late Payment of Rent; Fees
Limits the circumstances under which a landlord may charge a late fee and requires the fee to be a reasonable estimate of damages caused by late payment.
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.331 — Retaliation by Landlord — Prohibited
Prohibits a landlord from retaliating against a tenant who exercises a right under the lease or law, complains of a condition, or contacts a governmental entity.
“My property manager tried to slap me with a $200 late fee after one day. The DisputeShield letter cited § 92.019. They reversed it without argument.”
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