Texas Property Code
§ 94.105 — RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING
PR § 94.105Title 8. LANDLORD AND TENANT · Ch. 94. MANUFACTURED HOME TENANCIES · Art. C. SECURITY DEPOSIT
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 agreement 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 the tenant surrenders possession of the manufactured home lot; and
(2)no controversy exists concerning the amount of rent owed.
Legislative history
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002.