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GAYLENE LONERGAN WHAT IS THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE & HOW DOES IT AFFECT ME? BY GAYLENE ROGERS LONERGAN LONERGAN LAW FIRM & TITLE CLOSING OFFICE SCOPE OF PRESENTATION This presentation regards the relationship between landlords and


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GAYLENE LONERGAN

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WHAT IS THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE & HOW DOES IT AFFECT ME?

BY GAYLENE ROGERS LONERGAN LONERGAN LAW FIRM & TITLE CLOSING OFFICE

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SCOPE OF PRESENTATION

This presentation regards the relationship between landlords and tenants of residential rental property.

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BOTTOM LINE

The Texas Property Code is an outline of statutes governing Texas property. The rights and obligations of landlords and tenants are spelled

  • ut in the code.

If they are not followed, a landlord or tenant can be sued.

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CHAPTER 91: PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

  • 1. Notice for terminating certain tenancies
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CHAPTER 91: PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

  • 2. Termination of lease because of public indecency conviction
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CHAPTER 91: PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

  • 3. Landlord’s breach of lease
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CHAPTER 91: PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

  • 4. Subletting prohibited
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CHAPTER 91: PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

  • 4. Landlord’s duty to mitigate damages
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CHAPTER 92: RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

Subchapter A: General Provisions 92.001 – 92.024

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CHAPTER 92: RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

Subchapter B: Repair or Closing of Lease Hold 92.051 – 92.062

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CHAPTER 92: RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

Subchapter C: Security Deposits 92.101 – 92.109

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CHAPTER 92: RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

Subchapter D: Security Devices 92.151 – 92.170

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CHAPTER 92: RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

Subchapter E: Disclosure of Ownership & Management 92.201 – 92.208

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CHAPTER 92: RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

Subchapter F: Smoke Alarms and Fire Extinguishers 92.251 – 92.264

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CHAPTER 92: RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

Subchapter G: Utility Cutoff 92.301 – 92.302

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CHAPTER 92: RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

Subchapter H: Retaliation 92.331 – 92.335

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CHAPTER 92: RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

Subchapter I: Rental Application 92.351 – 92.355

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CONCLUSION & QUESTIONS