Renters

Fees

Application fees

Terms of a lease

Changing of the terms of the lease.

Cotenancy

You should also be careful about sharing a rental property with another tenant with whom you are not familiar.

DISCRIMINATION LAWS

"Fair Housing" (anti-discrimination) laws prohibit.

EVICTION

An eviction is a lawsuit...

Repairs

Texas Law doesn't require a landlord to repair a condition caused by the tenant or a guest, family member, or lawful occupant of the tenant.

Who Owns & Manages the Property

As a tenant, you have the right to know the name and address of the owner of the premises.

The House Rules for Renters

House rules or apartment regulations are usually a part of the lease even though they aren't printed on the lease form itself.

Insurance

Your landlord may have an insurance policy for the property you rent, but the policy will probably not cover your belongings.

Landlord Duties

Landlord

Study your lease carefully to determine the circumstances under which the landlord may enter your home.

A landlord CAN'T remove doors, windows, locks, doorknobs, or any other appliance....

Month Leases

Normally, written lease will last for a fixed period of time, typically six months or one year.

A landlord must install the following security devices without the necessity of your request:

Renting Mobile Homes

If you are renting mobile home and a lot, the rules and advice are applicable to you the same way that they apply to renters for houses and apartments.

New Home

Moving into your new home and making sure repairs and checklist items have been done.

"Fair housing" laws

"Fair Housing" (anti-discrimination) laws prohibit discrimination against families with children.

Policies and Rules

If you live in a complex with more than one unit with same owner, same manager, and adjacent location.

Rent and fees

Rent and Late Fees. A landlord can charge any amount she/he wishes for rent.

Tenant's Lease

Information on Tenant's Rights

Repairs

Landlord's duty to repair

The landlord can only deduct damages and charges from the security deposit for which you are legally liable under the lease agreement .

Smoke Detectors Landlord's Duties

Smoke detectors are required by state law and may also be mandated by local ordinances. Landlord's duties and repairs.

Subleasing the rent of the house or apartment...

A tenant's main duties are to pay rent on time and;

Rights and Remedies

This section of the handbook discusses tenant rights and remedies provided by Texas Law.

A lease can terminate in serval ways: by agreement of both parties...

Importance

Importance of a Lease and basic rights and duties.