Texas Property Code

§ 94.153 — LANDLORD'S REPAIR OBLIGATIONS

PR § 94.153Title 8. LANDLORD AND TENANT · Ch. 94. MANUFACTURED HOME TENANCIES · Art. D. PREMISES CONDITION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS

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(a)This section does not apply to a condition present in or on a tenant's manufactured home.

(b)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 at which 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 materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.

(c)Unless the condition was caused by normal wear and tear, the landlord does not have a duty during the lease term or a renewal or extension to repair or remedy a condition caused by:

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002.