Texas § PR.92.165 - TENANT REMEDIES FOR OTHER LANDLORD VIOLATIONS
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§ PR.92.165. TENANT REMEDIES FOR OTHER LANDLORD VIOLATIONS
TENANT REMEDIES FOR OTHER LANDLORD VIOLATIONS. If a landlord does not comply with a tenant's request regarding rekeying, changing, adding, repairing, or replacing a security device under Section 92.156 (b), 92.157 , or 92.158 in accordance with the time limits and other requirements of this subchapter, the tenant may: (1) install, repair, change, replace, or rekey the security devices as required by this subchapter and deduct the reasonable cost of material, labor, taxes, and extra keys from the tenant's next rent payment in accordance with Section 92.166 ; (2) unilaterally terminate the lease without court proceedings; and (3) file suit against the landlord and obtain a judgment for: (A) a court order directing the landlord to comply, if the tenant is in possession of the dwelling; (B) the tenant's actual damages; (C) punitive damages if the tenant suffers actual damages and the landlord's failure to comply is intentional, malicious, or grossly negligent; (D) a civil penalty of one month's rent plus $500; (E) court costs; and (F) attorney's fees except in suits for recovery of property damages, personal injuries, or wrongful death. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 357, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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Section PR.92.165 ("TENANT REMEDIES FOR OTHER LANDLORD VIOLATIONS") 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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