Parties, property, rent, deposit, term and key obligations.
Texas landlord & tenant — security deposits
Texas residential deposit rules are in Chapter 92 of the Property Code.
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Lease → problem → notice → tenancy/civil route.
Use this as a quick map. The detailed rules, deadlines and available remedies still depend on the selected jurisdiction and current official sources.
1What does the agreement say?
2What is the actual issue?
3What has been communicated?
4Who decides the dispute?
Repairs, deposit, rent, notice, possession or property condition.
Keep written notices, requests, replies and proof of dates.
Tribunal, board or civil court depends on the jurisdiction and issue.
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What to know
- Property Code §92.103 generally requires refund on or before the 30th day after surrender, subject to statutory qualifications.
- A lease advance-notice requirement affecting refund must be conspicuous as specified by statute.
- Separate rules address deductions, itemization and forwarding addresses.
What to do next
- 1Give a forwarding address in writing and keep proof.
- 2Photograph the property and retain lease and condition evidence.
- 3Compare deductions with the lease and Property Code.
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What can change the answer
The result can depend on the exact transaction or relationship, dates, written terms, notices already sent or received, the identity of the other party, the amount involved and whether a regulator, court or tribunal process has already started. Preserve the original documents rather than relying only on summaries or screenshots.
Evidence to keep together
Keep contracts, receipts, invoices, account statements, advertisements, photographs, messages, emails, letters, notices, payment records and a short chronology of what happened. If a formal document contains a response or hearing date, record that date separately and verify the procedure with the cited official authority.
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CITED OFFICIAL AUTHORITIES
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