Texas Property Code

§ 92.052 — LANDLORD'S DUTY TO REPAIR OR REMEDY

PR § 92.052Title 8. LANDLORD AND TENANT · Ch. 92. RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES · Art. B. REPAIR OR CLOSING OF LEASEHOLD

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(a)A landlord shall make a diligent effort to repair or remedy a condition if:

(1)the tenant specifies the condition in a notice to the person to whom or to the place where rent is normally paid;

(2)the tenant is not delinquent in the payment of rent at the time notice is given; and

(3)the condition:

(A)materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant; or

(B)arises from the landlord's failure to provide and maintain in good operating condition a device to supply hot water of a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Legislative history

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 600 (H.B. 177), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.