30 days
to return a deposit
Security deposit
Texas landlords have 30 days to return a security deposit after you move out and give a forwarding address.
State rules · TX
Texas landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Texas, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In Texas, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
Capped
late-fee cap
Late fees
Texas landlords must wait 2 days after rent is due before charging a late fee, and state law caps the amount.
30 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
Texas landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
No fixed period
notice before entry
$20,000
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Texas Property Code, Title 8, Chapters 91 and 92; Chapter 24 (Forcible Entry and Detainer).
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