Texas Property Code
§ 92.104 — RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING
PR § 92.104Title 8. LANDLORD AND TENANT · Ch. 92. RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES · Art. C. SECURITY DEPOSITS
Statute text
View on source(a)Before returning a security deposit, the landlord may deduct from the deposit damages and charges for which the tenant is legally liable under the lease or as a result of breaching the lease.
(b)The landlord may not retain any portion of a security deposit to cover normal wear and tear.
(c)If the landlord retains all or part of a security deposit under this section, the landlord shall give to the tenant the balance of the security deposit, if any, together with a written description and itemized list of all deductions. The landlord is not required to give the tenant a description and itemized list of deductions if:
(1)the tenant owes rent when he surrenders possession of the premises; and
(2)there is no controversy concerning the amount of rent owed.
Legislative history
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3640, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.