Finding Out Who Owns and Manages the Property

FINDING OUT WHO OWNS AND MANAGES THE PREMISES:

   As a tenant, you have the right to know the name and address of the owner of the premises. You also have the right to know the name and street address of any property management company that is managing your house or apartment. The landlord may satisfy her duty of disclosure by providing you with a written copy of the information, by having the information posted continuously in a conspicuous place in the apartment complex or resident manager's office, or by having the information included in your copy of the written lease agreement or house rules.

  If you want to know the name and address of the owner and property management company for your apartment or house, you should first see if the information is in your lease or posted in the office. If it isn't then request the information from the manager. Your notice doesn't need to be in writing unless your written lease agreement requires it (but it is always better to put the request in writing and keep a copy for your records). If  the landlord fails to provide the information you requested, you should provide her/him another written notice that if the information isn't furnished to you within 8 more days, you may exercise the remedies provided by the Texas Property Code. 

  For more information go to the link: www.texasbar.com