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What statute covers leases in Texas?
Texas Property Code, chapter 92
_________ means one or more rooms rented for use as a permanent residence under a single lease to one or more tenants.
Dwelling
__________ means the owner, lessor, or sublessor of a dwelling, but does not include a manager or agent of the landlord.
Landlord
___________ means any written or oral agreement between a landlord and tenant that establishes or modifies the term, conditions and rules regarding the use and occupancy of a dwelling.
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____________ means deterioration that results from the intended use of a dwelling.
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____________ means a tenant's rental unit, any area or facility the lease authorizes the tenant to use, and the appurtenances, grounds, and facilities held out for the use of tenants generally.
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___________ means a person who is authorized by a lease to occupy a dwelling to the exclusion of others.
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What is the rule about interruption of utilities?
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What is the exception to the rule about interruption of utilities?
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A landlord may not remove anything from premises leased to a tenant unless ____________.
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A landlord may not intentionally prevent a tenant from entering the leased premises except by _____________.
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A landlord may prevent a tenant from entering the leased premises if the exclusion results from:
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How many adults may a landlord allow to occupy a dwelling?
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When may a landlord allow an occupancy rate of more than three tenants per bedroom?
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_________ means an individual 18 years of age or older.
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__________ means an area of a dwelling intended for sleeping.
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What is the rule to cash rental payments?
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What is the exception to cash rental payments?
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A landlord who receives a cash rental payment must:
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Rules regarding vehicle towing or parking apply only to___________.
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If at the time a lease agreement is executed a landlord has rules and policies regarding vehicle towing or parking that apply to the tenant, the landlord must _________.
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The copy of rules or policies must be:
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If the rules or policies are in the lease or attached, the title must read 'Parking' or 'Parking Rules' and be _________.
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A landlord may not prohibit or limit a residential tenant's right to summon police or other emergency assistance in response to family violence or ___________.
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A provision in a lease is _______ if the provision purports to: waive a tenant's right to summon police...
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Study Notes
Texas Property Code - Chapter 92 Overview
- Governs leases and rental agreements in Texas.
- Establishes rights and responsibilities for landlords and tenants.
Key Definitions
- Dwelling: One or more rooms rented as a permanent residence under a single lease to tenants.
- Landlord: Owner, lessor, or sublessor of a dwelling; excludes managers or agents.
- Lease: Written or oral agreement setting terms and conditions for dwelling occupancy.
- Normal Wear and Tear: Deterioration from the intended use of a dwelling.
- Premises: Tenant's rental unit and any authorized areas or facilities for tenant use.
- Tenant: Person allowed by lease to occupy a dwelling exclusively.
Utility Services
- Landlords cannot disrupt utility services paid directly by tenants.
- Exceptions allow interruptions for bona fide repairs, construction, or emergencies.
Access and Rights
- Landlords may remove items from premises only for bona fide repairs or replacements, which must be done promptly.
- Intentionally preventing tenant access to leased premises must follow judicial process.
Occupancy Rules
- Maximum occupants allowed: Three times the number of bedrooms in the dwelling.
- Exceptions include federal/state fair housing laws or temporary sanctuary for family violence under one month.
Adult and Bedroom Definitions
- Adult: Individual 18 years old or older.
- Bedroom: Designated area of a dwelling intended for sleeping.
Rental Payment Regulations
- Landlords must accept cash payments unless stated otherwise in the lease.
- Upon receiving cash, landlords must provide a written receipt and record payment details.
Vehicle Rules and Policies
- Vehicle towing or parking rules apply only to tenants in multi-unit complexes.
- Landlords must provide a copy of towing/parking rules before lease execution.
Lease Rules and Provisions
- Specific rules must be signed by the tenant or included in the lease agreement.
- Titles for rules in lease documents must be highlighted (capitalized/underlined/bold).
- Landlords cannot penalize tenants for calling police or seeking emergency assistance, especially in cases of family violence.
Lease Provisions
- Any lease provision that waives a tenant's right to call police is considered void.
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