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Security deposit cap

No statutory cap

Late fees

Must be reasonable; safe harbor at 12% (≤4 units) / 10% (>4 units) with 2-day grace

Notice to terminate

30 days (month-to-month)

Return of deposit

30 days

Required Texas disclosures

  • Lead-based paint
  • Landlord/agent identity
  • Tenant rights (parking, towing)
  • Special flood hazard (since 2022)
  • Smoke alarm rights

Every disclosure required by Texas law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key Texas laws we track

  • ·TX Property Code Chapter 92

Major Cities

Houston
Dallas
Austin
San Antonio
Fort Worth

Texas lease FAQs

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Texas?
No statutory cap. Deposits must be returned 30 days.
What late fee can a Texas landlord charge?
Must be reasonable; safe harbor at 12% (≤4 units) / 10% (>4 units) with 2-day grace
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in Texas?
30 days (month-to-month).
Does Texas require advance notice before a landlord enters the unit?
Absent an emergency, landlords generally must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit in Texas.
Does Texas require flood-risk disclosure?
Yes — Texas requires landlords to disclose known flood history or flood-zone status of the rental property.
What extra fields does a Texas lease need beyond the standard template?
Texas leases in LeaseSigning collect 3 state-specific fields (e.g. in 100-year floodplain?, in 500-year floodplain?, prior flood damage in last 5 years?) so the disclosures on the signed lease match state requirements.
What disclosures does Texas require in a residential lease?
Lead-based paint, Landlord/agent identity, Tenant rights (parking, towing), Special flood hazard (since 2022), Smoke alarm rights. LeaseSigning includes each of these in the Texas lease template.

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