Landlords in Texas are required to be in compliance with certain Property Code requirements with regard to "Security Devices" in rental properties. Did you know that your failure to follow the lock laws could give your tenant a free and legal walk-away cancellation of the lease agreement? It also places you in a position of greater liability in case of a break in. Why risk it?

Here is a description of the basics for what you must know and abide by.

•Upon change of tenants, you have within 7 days of your new tenant moving in to rekey the locks at your expense. This should be done by a licensed locksmith.

•All exterior doors in your rental property must have a keyless deadbolt installed. The door leading from the inside of your home into the garage is considered an exterior door.

•All exterior doors in your rental property must have a door viewer (peep hole) installed.

•All sliding patio doors must have a pin lock AND either a working latch or a charlie bar installed.

Disclaimer

Below is our interpretation with respect to the basics of the Texas Property Code with regard to landlord responsibilities. While this information can help ensure property code compliance for your rental property, we are not lawyers. Since this is the case, you may want to review the full detailed text of Chapter 92 - Residential Tenancies - Texas Property Code as it applies to landlord and tenant arrangements.

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