Texas § PR.94.105 - RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT
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§ PR.94.105. RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT
RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING. (a) Before returning a security deposit, the landlord may deduct from the deposit damages and charges for which the tenant is legally liable under the lease agreement or as a result of breaching the lease. (b) The landlord may not retain any portion of a security deposit to cover normal wear and tear. (c) If the landlord retains all or part of a security deposit under this section, the landlord shall give to the tenant the balance of the security deposit, if any, together with a written description and itemized list of all deductions. The landlord is not required to give the tenant a description and itemized list of deductions if: (1) the tenant owes rent when the tenant surrenders possession of the manufactured home lot; and (2) no controversy exists concerning the amount of rent owed. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002.
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Section PR.94.105 ("RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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