Texas Lease Agreement
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$49 to downloadTEXAS RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
For residential property located in the State of Texas
1. Parties
This Residential Lease Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on July 27, 2026 between ________________ ("Landlord") and ________________ ("Tenant"). Landlord's address for notices is ________________.
2. Premises
Landlord leases to Tenant the ________________ located at ________________ (the "Premises"). The Premises are rented unfurnished. The Premises shall be used as a private residence only.
3. Term
The term of this Agreement begins on ________________ and ends on ________________. If Tenant remains in possession after the end date with Landlord's consent and without a new written agreement, the tenancy becomes month-to-month on the same terms.
4. Rent
Tenant shall pay rent of ________________ per month, due on day ________________ of each month. Rent shall be paid by the method the Landlord designates in writing.
Rent is considered paid when received by Landlord. Partial payment does not waive Landlord's right to collect the full amount due or to pursue any remedy available under this Agreement or state law.
5. Late Charges
No late charge applies under this Agreement. Rent remains due in full on the date stated above.
6. Security Deposit
Tenant shall pay a security deposit of ________________ before taking possession of the Premises. The deposit secures Tenant's performance of this Agreement and may be applied to unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, and other amounts Tenant owes.
7. Occupancy
The Premises shall be occupied only by the Tenant(s) named above and their minor children. Guests staying longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days require Landlord's written consent.
8. Utilities
Tenant is responsible for all utilities and services except those listed below. Landlord is responsible for no utilities unless required by law.
9. Pets
No pets or animals may be kept on the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent. This clause does not apply to assistance animals required by fair housing law.
10. Smoking
Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the Premises, including balconies and patios. Tenant is responsible for any damage or odour remediation caused by smoking.
11. Maintenance and Repairs
Tenant shall keep the Premises clean and sanitary and shall promptly notify Landlord in writing of any needed repair, water leak, mold, or dangerous condition. Tenant is responsible for damage caused by Tenant, Tenant's household members, or Tenant's guests.
Landlord shall maintain the Premises in a habitable condition and make repairs required by law within a reasonable time after receiving written notice.
12. Alterations
Tenant shall not paint, remodel, install fixtures, or make alterations to the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent. Any permitted alteration becomes part of the Premises unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
13. Landlord's Right of Entry
Landlord may enter the Premises to inspect, make repairs, or show the unit to prospective tenants or buyers, after giving Tenant reasonable advance notice. Landlord may enter without notice in an emergency.
14. Assignment and Subletting
Tenant shall not assign this Agreement or sublet all or part of the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent.
15. Default
If Tenant fails to pay rent when due or breaches any other term of this Agreement, Landlord may terminate the tenancy and pursue eviction and damages as permitted by state law, after giving any notice the law requires.
17. Entire Agreement
This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties and replaces any prior understanding. It may be changed only in writing signed by both parties. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in effect. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
6a. Return of Security Deposit (Texas)
Landlord shall refund the security deposit, less any lawful deductions, no later than thirty (30) days after Tenant surrenders the Premises and provides Landlord with a written forwarding address. If Landlord retains any portion of the deposit, Landlord shall provide a written itemization of the deductions, except where Tenant owes rent and there is no controversy about the amount owed.
5a. Late Fee Limits (Texas)
Any late fee charged under this Agreement is a reasonable estimate of the costs the Landlord incurs from a late payment and shall not exceed the limits allowed by Texas law. No late fee is charged unless rent remains unpaid two full days after the date it is due.
18. Security Devices (Texas)
Landlord shall equip the Premises with the security devices required by Chapter 92, Subchapter D of the Texas Property Code, including window latches, keyless bolting devices, door viewers and pin locks where applicable, and shall rekey or change the security devices within seven (7) days after a new tenant takes possession.
19. Repair Requests (Texas)
Tenant must give Landlord written notice of a condition requiring repair. Landlord shall make a diligent effort to repair a condition that materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant within a reasonable time after receiving that notice, as required by Texas law.
20. Towing and Parking (Texas)
If the Premises are part of a multi-unit complex with parking rules or a towing policy, Landlord shall provide Tenant with a written parking and towing addendum as required by Texas law.
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103, § 92.104
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.019
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.153, § 92.156
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.052, § 92.056
- Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0131
What Texas law requires
Texas gives landlords more freedom than most states: there is no cap on security deposits and no rent control. In exchange, the Property Code is strict about deadlines and paperwork — a deposit returned late, or an eviction filed without the right notice to vacate, hands the tenant a defense. These documents build in the Texas-specific deadlines so you do not have to look them up.
- Security deposit cap
- None — Texas sets no statutory maximumTex. Prop. Code ch. 92
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premisesTex. Prop. Code § 92.103
- Late fees
- Must be reasonable; a fee up to 12% of monthly rent (12 units or fewer) or 10% (more than 12 units) is presumed reasonableTex. Prop. Code § 92.019
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- One month's notice unless the lease says otherwiseTex. Prop. Code § 91.001
Statute references are provided so you can verify each rule yourself. LandlordDocs is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
Why not just use one of the big legal form sites?
You can — their templates are fine. The complaints are almost never about the documents; they are about the billing.
Questions landlords ask
Do I need a written lease?
A verbal month-to-month tenancy is legal in most states, but without a written lease you cannot prove what was agreed about rent, deposits, pets, or repairs. Nearly every landlord-tenant dispute comes down to what the lease says — if there isn't one, the tenant's version competes with yours.
Is this lease valid without a lawyer?
A lease is a private contract between you and your tenant. It does not need to be notarized or reviewed by an attorney to be enforceable. What matters is that its terms comply with your state's landlord-tenant statutes — which is exactly what the state-specific clauses in this document are for.
Can I reuse it for another unit?
Yes. You keep the Word file, so you can update names, addresses and rent for the next tenancy. There is no subscription and nothing expires.
What format do I get?
A print-ready PDF for signing and an editable Word (.docx) file you can keep and adapt.
How much can I charge for a security deposit in Texas?
Texas does not cap security deposits. Most Texas landlords ask for one month's rent, sometimes more for tenants with weaker credit. What Texas does regulate is the return: 30 days after the tenant moves out and gives you a forwarding address, with an itemized list of deductions (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103–92.104). Missing that deadline in bad faith exposes you to three times the deposit plus a $100 penalty and the tenant's attorney fees.
Do I have to rekey the locks between tenants?
Yes. Texas requires the landlord to rekey or replace security devices within seven days after a new tenant takes possession, at the landlord's expense (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.156). This lease includes the security device clause.