Texas Landlord Required Disclosures: What You Must Tell Tenants
Complete list of mandatory landlord disclosures in Texas including lead paint, flood risk, landlord identity, parking rules, and tenant repair remedies.
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Under the foundational authority of the Texas Constitution of 1876 and the specific requirements of the Texas Property Code (effective January 1, 1984), Texas landlords have a number of mandatory disclosures that must be provided to tenants — some before signing the lease, others as part of the lease agreement itself. Failure to comply can expose landlords to liability and even allow tenants to terminate the lease.
Required Disclosures Summary
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
For any residential property built before 1978, landlords must comply with federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements:
- Provide tenants with the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home"
- Disclose any known lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards in the property
- Provide any available reports or records related to lead-based paint in the property
- Include a lead disclosure attachment as part of the lease agreement
- Retain signed acknowledgments for at least 3 years
This is a federal requirement that applies in all 50 states, including Texas.
Flood Risk Disclosure (Effective January 1, 2022)
Texas Property Code §92.0135 requires landlords to provide a separate written flood disclosure to prospective tenants:
What Must Be Disclosed
- Whether the property is located in a 100-year floodplain as designated by FEMA
- Whether the landlord is aware that the property has flooded at least once in the preceding 5 years
Key Requirements
- The disclosure must be a separate written notice — not buried in the lease
- It must be provided at or before the time the lease is signed
- The notice applies to all initial residential leases; however, a landlord is not required to provide the notice for a renewal or extension if the notice was provided for the initial lease or a prior renewal.
Consequences of Non-Disclosure
If the landlord fails to provide the flood disclosure and the property subsequently floods:
- The tenant may terminate the lease within 30 days of the flood
- The tenant must have experienced "substantial loss," defined as damage to personal property totaling 50% or more of its market value
- The landlord may be liable for tenant damages
Landlord/Agent Identity
Under Texas Property Code § 92.201, landlords must disclose:
- The name and address of the property owner or the owner's authorized agent
- The person or place where rent payments should be delivered
- The person or place to send notices required under the lease or by law
This information must be kept current — if ownership or management changes, the tenant must be notified.
Parking and Towing Rules
For multi-unit residential complexes, landlords must disclose parking and towing policies:
- The location of tenant parking areas
- Any rules or restrictions on parking
- Towing policies — including who may be towed and under what circumstances
- Contact information for the towing company
These disclosures must be included in the lease or provided as a separate written notice.
Tenant Repair Remedies
Texas law requires landlords to include a statement in the lease informing tenants of their rights if repairs are not made. This notice must be in bold or underlined text and inform tenants that:
- If the landlord fails to repair a condition materially affecting health or safety within a reasonable time (presumed 7 days), the tenant has legal remedies
- These remedies include the right to repair and deduct, terminate the lease, or file a lawsuit in the local Justice Court
- The tenant must provide written notice of the needed repair and must not be delinquent on rent
See our Maintenance Obligations guide for more on repair requirements.
Early Termination Rights
Texas landlords must inform tenants of their right to terminate a lease early under specific circumstances:
Family Violence
Under Texas Property Code § 92.016, tenants who are victims of family violence may terminate their lease by:
- Providing the landlord with a copy of a protective order or a police report documenting the violence
- Giving 30 days' written notice to the landlord
- The tenant is released from future rent obligations but remains responsible for rent through the termination date
Military Deployment
Under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and Texas law, active-duty military service members may terminate a lease early if:
- They receive permanent change of station (PCS) orders
- They are deployed for 90 days or more
- They provide 30 days' written notice plus a copy of their orders
Security Device Requirements
Under Property Code §92.151–92.170, landlords must ensure each dwelling is equipped with:
- Exterior doors: Keyed deadbolt locks or doorknob locks, keyless bolting devices, and door viewers (peepholes) on each exterior door (unless the door contains a clear glass pane or one-way mirror)
- Sliding doors: Pin locks and handle latches or security bars
- Windows: Window latches on each exterior window
Tenants may request additional or rekeyed security devices, and the landlord must comply within a reasonable time.
Best Practices for Landlords
- Use a disclosure checklist — ensure every required disclosure is provided at lease signing
- Keep signed copies — maintain tenant-signed acknowledgments of all disclosures
- Update for renewals — provide fresh flood disclosures only if not previously provided during the initial lease or a prior renewal
- Stay current on flood maps — check FEMA maps periodically for changes to your property's flood zone status
- Include repair remedy language — use the exact statutory language in bold or underlined text within the lease
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How Landager Helps
Managing Texas properties requires strict adherence to the Texas Property Code, especially regarding the mandatory 2-day late fee grace period and the 30-day security deposit return deadline. Landager automates these calculations, ensuring your late fees stay within the 10-12% statutory caps and your deposit itemizations are delivered on time. From tracking flood risk disclosures to generating compliant 3-day notices to vacate, Landager helps you maintain 100% compliance across your Texas portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
▶What disclosures must Texas landlords provide to tenants?
Texas landlords must disclose lead-based paint hazards (pre-1978 buildings), flood risk including 100-year floodplain status and whether the property has flooded in the past 5 years (since 2022), the identity and address of the landlord or agent, parking and towing policies for multi-unit complexes, tenant repair remedies in bold or underlined text, and early termination rights for family violence or military deployment.
▶What are the Texas landlord-tenant laws every property owner should know?
Texas rental law is governed by Property Code Chapter 92 for residential and Chapter 93 for commercial properties. Texas is one of the most landlord-friendly states — there's no rent control, no statutory cap on security deposits, and a streamlined 3-day notice eviction process. However, landlords still face strict obligations around habitability, security devices, and tenant disclosures under the Property Code.
Read the complete guide▶What is the Texas eviction process and how long does it take?
Texas eviction begins with a written Notice to Vacate — the default period is 3 days, though the lease may specify a different timeframe. After the notice expires, landlords file a forcible detainer suit in Justice Court. Under SB 38 (effective January 2026), electronic notice delivery is now permitted if agreed upon in the lease, constables must attempt service within 5 business days, and tenants have a 21-day appeal limit. The full process typically takes 3-6 weeks.
Read the complete guide▶Is there a security deposit limit in Texas?
No. Texas does not impose a statutory limit on security deposit amounts — landlords can charge whatever the market allows, though most charge one to two months' rent. Deposits must be returned within 30 days of the tenant surrendering the premises, with an itemized statement of any deductions. Since September 2021, landlords may also offer a monthly fee alternative in lieu of a traditional deposit.
Read the complete guide▶Does Texas have rent control or caps on rent increases?
No. Texas state law prohibits local governments from enacting rent control ordinances. Landlords can raise rent by any amount at the end of a lease term. During a fixed-term lease, rent cannot be increased unless the lease explicitly allows it. For month-to-month tenancies, 30 days' written notice is generally required before an increase takes effect.
Read the complete guide▶What is the grace period for late rent in Texas?
Texas mandates a 2-day grace period under Property Code §92.019 — landlords cannot charge late fees until rent has been unpaid for 2 full days after the due date. Late fees must be reasonable and stated in a written lease. For properties with 4 or fewer units, the cap is 12% of monthly rent; for larger properties, it's 10%. Late fees may include an initial charge plus a daily fee, but the total is treated as a single late fee.
Read the complete guide▶What are the Texas lease requirements for rental properties?
Texas recognizes both written and oral leases, though oral leases are only enforceable for terms of one year or less. Written leases must include late fee policies, tenant repair remedies (in bold or underlined text), security deposit terms, and landlord/agent contact information. Landlords must provide tenants with a signed copy within 3 business days of execution.
Read the complete guide▶What are Texas landlord maintenance obligations and habitability standards?
Under Property Code §92.052, Texas landlords must repair conditions that materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant, including plumbing, electrical systems, heating and cooling, roof leaks, security devices (deadbolts, window latches), pest infestations, and mold. Tenants can use the 'repair and deduct' remedy after giving written notice and waiting 7 days, with deductions capped at one month's rent or $500, whichever is greater.
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