Tex. Prop. Code § 92.165 · Subchapter D. SECURITY DEVICES
TENANT REMEDIES FOR OTHER LANDLORD VIOLATIONS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
If a landlord does not comply with a tenant's request regarding rekeying, changing, adding, repairing, or replacing a security device under Section 92.156(b), 92.157, or 92.158 in accordance with the time limits and other requirements of this subchapter, the tenant may:
(1) install, repair, change, replace, or rekey the security devices as required by this subchapter and deduct the reasonable cost of material, labor, taxes, and extra keys from the tenant's next rent payment in accordance with Section 92.166;
(2) unilaterally terminate the lease without court proceedings; and
(3) file suit against the landlord and obtain a judgment for:
(A) a court order directing the landlord to comply, if the tenant is in possession of the dwelling;
(B) the tenant's actual damages;
(C) punitive damages if the tenant suffers actual damages and the landlord's failure to comply is intentional, malicious, or grossly negligent;
(D) a civil penalty of one month's rent plus $500;
(E) court costs; and
(F) attorney's fees except in suits for recovery of property damages, personal injuries, or wrongful death.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 357, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm
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This section cites
Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
Property Code
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.156REKEYING OR CHANGE OF SECURITY DEVICES.Printed as Section 92.156(b), 92.157, or 92.158
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.157SECURITY DEVICES REQUESTED BY TENANT.Printed as Section 92.156(b), 92.157, or 92.158
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.158LANDLORD'S DUTY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SECURITY DEVICE.Printed as Section 92.156(b), 92.157, or 92.158
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.166NOTICE OF TENANT'S DEDUCTION OF REPAIR COSTS FROM RENT.Printed as Section 92.166
Cited by 5 provisions
Provisions in this library whose text cites Tex. Prop. Code § 92.165. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
Property Code
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.160TYPE, BRAND, AND MANNER OF INSTALLATION.Printed as Section 92.164(a)(1) or 92.165(1)
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.163REMOVAL OR ALTERATION OF SECURITY DEVICE BY TENANT.Printed as Section 92.164(a)(1) or 92.165(1)
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.166NOTICE OF TENANT'S DEDUCTION OF REPAIR COSTS FROM RENT.Printed as Section 92.164(a)(1) or 92.165(1)
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.167LANDLORD'S DEFENSES RELATING TO COMPLIANCE WITH TENANT'S REQUEST.Printed as Section 92.165 | Sections 92.164 and 92.165
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.168TENANT'S REMEDY ON NOTICE FROM MANAGEMENT COMPANY.Printed as Sections 92.164 and 92.165
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