Texas Landlord Maintenance Responsibilities: What the Statute Actually Requires

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Texas Property Code Section 92.052 requires landlords to make a diligent effort to repair any condition that materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant, and Section 92.0561 creates a legal presumption that seven days is a reasonable time to make the repair. Miss that window after proper notice, and the tenant can terminate the lease, sue for actual damages plus one month’s rent plus $500, repair the condition themselves and deduct it from rent, or get a court order forcing you to act. Plus attorney fees if it goes that far.

Section 92.151 on Kendall Creek Properties — Austin Property Management

Texas Landlord Maintenance Responsibilities: What the Statute Actually Requires