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Texas Lease Agreements

Create a legally compliant Texas lease agreement that includes all state-required disclosures and clauses. Choose the document type that fits your rental situation, fill out the guided form, and download your professional PDF for $7.99.

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Residential Lease Agreement

Standard fixed-term lease for houses, apartments, condos, and other residential properties.

Includes all Texas required disclosures and complies with Texas Property Code Title 8, Chapter 92.

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Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Flexible agreement that auto-renews monthly. Ideal for short-term or indefinite tenancies.

30 days landlord notice and 30 days tenant notice required in Texas.

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Room Rental Agreement

Agreement for renting a single room in a shared house or apartment. Covers shared spaces and house rules.

Covers Texas-specific habitability and entry notice requirements (Texas has no specific statute mandating advance notice before landlord entry; reasonable notice is implied by common law practice).

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Sublease Agreement

Agreement for a tenant to sublet all or part of their rental to a new occupant.

Sublease rules in Texas typically require landlord written consent. Document includes consent clause.

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Texas Lease Law Requirements Summary

Security Deposit Limit No statutory limit
Deposit Return Deadline 30 days
Late Fee Cap No statutory cap, but late fee must be reasonable and must be expressly written in the lease agreement; a late fee is presumed reasonable if it does not exceed 12% of monthly rent for properties with 4 or fewer units or 10% for larger properties
Grace Period 2 days
Landlord Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days
Tenant Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days
Entry Notice Texas has no specific statute mandating advance notice before landlord entry; reasonable notice is implied by common law practice
Key Statute Texas Property Code Title 8, Chapter 92

Verified against official Texas landlord-tenant statutes. Last reviewed May 2026. How we verify our legal data.

A Texas lease agreement falls under Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code. Texas sets no statutory cap on security deposits, but the landlord must refund the deposit within 30 days after the tenant moves out and surrenders the property. Texas also preempts local rent control, so no city may cap your rent.

Late fees must be written into the lease and reasonable; Texas treats a fee as presumptively reasonable when it does not exceed 12 percent of monthly rent for a property with four or fewer units, or 10 percent for larger properties. Texas has no statute requiring advance notice before landlord entry, so spelling out entry rules in the lease avoids disputes. A clear written agreement is the practical way to set the expectations the statute leaves open.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a written lease agreement in Texas?

While oral agreements may be enforceable for short-term leases, Texas law strongly favors written lease agreements. A written lease protects both landlord and tenant by clearly documenting terms, responsibilities, and required disclosures under the Texas Property Code Title 8, Chapter 92. Texas requires landlords to include specific disclosures such as Lead-based paint disclosure (federal requirement for pre-1978 housing) and Landlord's name and address (or authorized agent's) for service of process, which must be in writing.

What are Texas's security deposit rules?

In Texas, there is no statutory limit on security deposits. Landlords must return the deposit within 30 days after the tenancy ends. Interest on security deposits is not required. Deductions must be itemized in writing.

How much does a Texas lease agreement cost?

Each lease agreement costs $7.99. Choose your document type, fill in your details through our guided form, and download your completed, Texas-compliant PDF instantly. Re-download available for 5 days.

Does Texas allow cities to enact rent control?

No. Texas state law (Property Code §214.902) preempts any city or county from enacting rent control ordinances. There is no rent control anywhere in Texas. Landlords may raise rent to any amount with proper notice - typically at least 30 days before the increase takes effect for month-to-month tenancies. Texas also does not cap security deposits by statute, though deposits must be returned within 30 days of move-out.

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