Renter Info

Useful Resources

TAA's "Residents, Rental Housing and the Law" Brochure
Review an outline of tenant's rights from the Texas Attorney General's Office
Sample TAA Apartment Lease Contract
Sample TAA Spanish Apartment Lease Contract
Sample TAA Rental Application
Sample TAA Spanish Rental Application
Sample TAA Lease Contract Guaranty

Renters FAQ

	Questions about your lease Can I get a copy of my lease? Can the manager enter my apartment when I'm not at home? How much notice must I give to move out? Who covers the cost of damages to my property if I'm robbed, or there is a fire or other accident?
	Questions about rent What happens if I don't pay the rent? Can I be locked out of my apartment for non-payment of rent? Can the rent be increased during my lease? Is there any limit on rent increases?
	If you have a complaint about a property How do I complain about the property management or owner? How do I find out who owns or manages the property? How do I find out if the property is a member of TAA?
	Questions about repairs Can I stop paying rent until a repair is made? What can I do if the dwelling owner will not make a repair? What is the dwelling owner required to repair or maintain?
	Questions about security deposits How can I get my security deposit refund? When should I receive my security deposit refund? What can be deducted from my security deposit? Can I deduct my security deposit from my last month's rent? What should I do if I disagree with deductions made from my security deposit?
	Early move-out/breaking a lease I'm buying a house. Can I get out of my lease? My company is transferring me to another city. Can I get out of my lease? I don't think the property is maintained well. Can I get out of my lease? I don't feel safe at the property anymore. Can I get out of my lease? I'm in the military, and I'm being transferred or deployed. Can I get out of my lease?
	Questions about eviction How much notice must I receive to be evicted? What happens if I get an eviction notice?