Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.013
NOTICE OF RULE OR POLICY CHANGE AFFECTING TENANT'S PERSONAL PROPERTY.
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Sec. 92.013. NOTICE OF RULE OR POLICY CHANGE AFFECTING TENANT'S PERSONAL PROPERTY. (a) A landlord shall give prior written notice to a tenant regarding a landlord rule or policy change that is not included in the lease agreement and that will affect any personal property owned by the tenant that is located outside the tenant's dwelling. A landlord shall provide to the tenant in a multiunit complex, as that term is defined by Section 92.151, a copy of any applicable vehicle towing or parking rules or policies of the landlord and any changes to those rules or policies as provided by Section 92.0131.(b) The notice must be given in person or by mail to the affected tenant. Notice in person may be by personal delivery to the tenant or any person residing at the tenant's dwelling who is 16 years of age or older or by personal delivery to the tenant's dwelling and affixing the notice to the inside of the main entry door. Notice by mail may be by regular mail, by registered mail, or by certified mail, return receipt requested. If the dwelling has no mailbox and has a keyless bolting device, alarm system, or dangerous animal that prevents the landlord from entering the premises to leave the notice on the inside of the main entry door, the landlord may securely affix the notice on the outside of the main entry door.(c) A landlord who fails to give notice as required by this section is liable to the tenant for any expense incurred by the tenant as a result of the landlord's failure to give the notice. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 942, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1060 (H.B. 1399), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2006.
Under Texas Property Code § 92.013, landlords are required to give tenants advance written notice before implementing any rule or policy change—outside the lease itself—that could affect personal property the tenant keeps outside their dwelling unit, such as in a parking lot or common storage area. Tenants in multi-unit complexes must also receive copies of vehicle towing and parking rules, as well as any updates to those rules. The notice must be delivered in a specific manner, either in person or by mail, with detailed requirements for each method depending on the circumstances of the dwelling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Texas Property Code § 92.013 generally maintain a practice of issuing written notice to affected tenants before any new rule or policy takes effect that could impact personal property stored outside the dwelling—such as changes to parking, storage, or towing policies. In multi-unit settings, compliant operators provide copies of all applicable vehicle towing and parking rules and distribute updates as they occur. Delivery of notice should follow the methods specified in § 92.013(b), which include personal delivery to the tenant or an adult resident, affixing notice to the main entry door, or sending notice by regular, registered, or certified mail.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Texas Property Code § 92.013 gives tenants the right to receive prior written notice before a landlord implements any rule or policy change—not already in the lease—that affects personal property kept outside the dwelling, such as a vehicle in a parking area. If a landlord fails to provide this notice and a tenant incurs expenses as a result, § 92.013(c) makes the landlord liable for those costs. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated may wish to document their expenses, review the notice requirements outlined in the statute, and consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand available options.
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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