Texas landlord law, handled.
StrainDesk knows the 3-day notice to pay rent or vacate, the 30-day deposit refund rule, and the 12 percent late fee safe harbor for small properties, so you can focus on your properties, not your paperwork.
Watch the 2-minute demoTexas rental rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | No statutory limit |
|---|---|
| Deposit return window | 30 days after move-out |
| Pay-or-quit notice | 3-day notice to pay or vacate |
| Month-to-month termination notice | 30 days |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours advance notice |
| Late fee rules | Capped at 12% of rent, 2-day grace period |
Notice periods and limits reflect Texas statute. Always confirm current law for your situation.
What StrainDesk does for Texas landlords
- Texas notice to pay rent or vacate and termination notices, pre-filled from your lease data
- Late fee guardrails built on the Property Code 92.019 safe harbor: 12 percent for four units or fewer, 10 percent for buildings with more than four units
- Store Dallas and Fort Worth rental registrations with renewal dates and get reminded before they expire
- Chapter 92 lease clauses, security device requirements, and required disclosures in every generated lease
- Maintenance tracking with entry-notice generation and written repair-request records
Registration reminders
Store each property's rental registration, add its number and renewal date, and StrainDesk reminds you before it expires. Your document and its deadline stay in one place.
Texas landlord FAQ
How much notice does a Texas landlord give before filing an eviction?
At least 3 days written notice, unless the written lease sets a shorter or longer period. If the tenant has not been late before, the notice must give the tenant the option to pay the rent or vacate (Tex. Prop. Code 24.005). Properties with a federally backed mortgage or in a federal housing program may also need a 30-day notice under federal law.
Is there a security deposit limit in Texas?
No. Texas sets no cap on residential security deposits, but the deposit must be refunded within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the property. The landlord need not refund it until the tenant provides a written forwarding address (Tex. Prop. Code 92.103, 92.107).
How much can a Texas landlord charge as a late fee?
The fee must be stated in the lease and cannot be charged until rent is two full days late. For structures with four or fewer units, up to 12 percent of monthly rent is presumed reasonable; 10 percent for larger structures (Tex. Prop. Code 92.019).
Does Texas require notice before a landlord enters?
There is no general Texas statute setting an entry notice period, so the lease controls. Twenty-four hours written notice is the standard practice and is what StrainDesk generates.
Plans for Texas landlords
Both paid plans include the Texas lease generator and legal notices. Plus adds everything in Pro and more.
Up to 20 properties. Online rent collection, email reminders, maintenance portal, and reports.
Choose ProEverything in Pro, plus SMS, co-tenants, team access, and exports. Up to 100 properties.
Choose PlusTemplates are provided for reference only and do not constitute legal advice. StrainDesk is not a law firm. Consult a licensed attorney in your state before serving any legal notice or executing any lease agreement.