Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.169
AGENT FOR DELIVERY OF NOTICE.
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Sec. 92.169. AGENT FOR DELIVERY OF NOTICE. A managing agent or an agent to whom rent is regularly paid, whether residing or maintaining an office on-site or off-site, is the agent of the landlord for purposes of notice and other communications required or permitted by this subchapter. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 357, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Under Texas Property Code § 92.169, a landlord's managing agent or any agent who regularly collects rent — whether located on the property or elsewhere — is treated as the landlord's official representative for receiving and sending notices and other communications required or allowed under this subchapter. This means that delivering a required notice to such an agent carries the same legal weight as delivering it directly to the landlord. The rule applies regardless of whether the agent works on-site or from a remote office.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 92.169, property owners who use a managing agent or designate someone to collect rent should be aware that those individuals are legally empowered to receive and send statutory notices on the landlord's behalf. Compliant operators typically ensure their agents are informed of all notice-related obligations under the subchapter and have clear procedures for routing communications promptly. Maintaining accurate, up-to-date contact information for any such agent helps ensure that notice obligations are met without gaps.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 92.169 of the Texas Property Code means that tenants generally do not need to track down a landlord personally to deliver a legally required notice — serving the managing agent or the person who regularly collects rent is sufficient. Tenants who are unsure whether a particular individual qualifies as the landlord's agent under this provision may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Texas landlord-tenant law. Keeping written records of any notice delivered to an agent, including the date and method of delivery, is a practice commonly associated with protecting one's rights under this subchapter.
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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