Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.002
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Sec. 92.002. APPLICATION. This chapter applies only to the relationship between landlords and tenants of residential rental property. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3631, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
Section 92.002 of the Texas Property Code establishes the scope of Chapter 92, limiting its application exclusively to residential rental relationships between landlords and tenants. This means the protections, obligations, and rules found throughout Chapter 92 do not extend to commercial leases, owner-occupied properties, or other non-residential arrangements. The provision effectively draws a boundary around who and what the rest of the chapter governs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 92.002, the full set of landlord obligations found in Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code applies specifically when a property owner rents out a residential dwelling. Operators managing residential rental units should be aware that the tenant protections, repair duties, security deposit rules, and other requirements throughout Chapter 92 are triggered by the residential rental relationship itself. Owners of commercial properties or those in non-rental arrangements generally fall outside this chapter's reach.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 92.002 confirms that Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code is designed to cover residential renters, meaning tenants living in rental housing can look to this chapter for the rights and remedies it provides. If a dispute arises, tenants may reference § 92.002 to establish that their residential rental relationship brings them within the chapter's protections. Tenant-rights organizations in Texas can help renters understand which specific provisions of Chapter 92 may apply to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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