Under TX landlord tenant laws can I break my lease for landlord's failure to disclose trains that pass by at night

If the tracks were hidden, then it was not your fault in my view. (This is a key factual issue so take pictures.) The landlord knew, and should...

In Texas, if a landlord wishes to regain possession of residential premises, and you don't voluntarily leave, the landlord must obtain a court...

Texas landlord tenant law

I am afraid I disagree with the tone of the advice of the moderator. The landlord agreed to provide you the premises -- peaceable enjoyment of the...

City ordinance

How much is a fine for violating a city ordinance? Depends on the violation and the city. Some are under $100 probably, and it goes up from...

Landlord rent

I assume this is a residential tenancy. A landlord can refuse to accept rent which is often done in anticipation of terminating the lease and...

Earning interest on a lease purchase

I assume you are referring to a lease purchase of a home. A lease purchase of a home is regulated by Subchapter D of Chapter 5 of the Texas...

Tenant's rights under TX landlord tenant act, can landlord require tenant to buy renters liability insurance

I am familiar with Texas law in this area and I do not think a requirement to purchase insurance violates any law. As long as a landlord is not...

What is the procedure for drafting a lease to purchase contract in state of Texas

Don't do it. Rent or buy with cash or a loan. If you do not have the cash and cannot get a loan, rent until you can. That is the safest and best...

How soon after the tenant vacates is the landlord required to return the deposit in state of Texas

I assume we are talking about a residential tenancy of a dwelling. A landlord has to either return a security deposit or an itemized list of...

What is a landlord's right to begin eviction under Texas landlord tenant law

You cannot re-enter the premises unless the tenant consents to vacate voluntarily, or with the help of a constable who is acting under the...