Security Deposit Rules in Texas
Texas law governs how landlords must handle your security deposit:
- ✓No statutory limit on deposit amount (landlord sets it)
- ✓Must be returned within 30 days of move-out
- ✓Landlord must provide itemized list of deductions
- ✓Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted
- ✓Failure to return: you may sue for 3x the deposit + $100 + attorney fees
Your Right to Habitable Housing
Under Texas Property Code § 92.056, landlords must make repairs that materially affect health or safety. This includes: functioning heating and A/C, working plumbing, no pest infestations, structurally safe premises. You must give written notice and allow a reasonable time to repair.
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