Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.205
REMEDIES.
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Sec. 92.205. REMEDIES. (a) A tenant of a landlord who is liable under Section 92.202, 92.203, or 92.204 may obtain or exercise one or more of the following remedies:(1) a court order directing the landlord to make a disclosure required by this subchapter;(2) a judgment against the landlord for an amount equal to the tenant's actual costs in discovering the information required to be disclosed by this subchapter;(3) a judgment against the landlord for one month's rent plus $100;(4) a judgment against the landlord for court costs and attorney's fees; and(5) unilateral termination of the lease without a court proceeding.(b) A governmental body whose official or employee has requested information from a landlord who is liable under Section 92.202 or 92.204 may obtain or exercise one or more of the following remedies:(1) a court order directing the landlord to make a disclosure required by this subchapter;(2) a judgment against the landlord for an amount equal to the governmental body's actual costs in discovering the information required to be disclosed by this subchapter;(3) a judgment against the landlord for $500; and(4) a judgment against the landlord for court costs and attorney's fees. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3648, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 869, Sec. 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.205, when a landlord fails to make disclosures required by the surrounding subchapter (Sections 92.202–92.204), both tenants and governmental bodies are given specific legal remedies. A tenant may pursue court orders, monetary judgments covering actual discovery costs, one month's rent plus $100, and attorney's fees — or may terminate the lease without going to court. A governmental body that requested information and was denied may similarly seek court orders, cost recovery, a $500 judgment, and attorney's fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.205 makes clear that failing to provide required disclosures exposes a landlord to a range of court-ordered consequences, including monetary judgments and the possibility of a tenant walking away from the lease without any court proceeding. Compliant operators generally maintain accurate, up-to-date ownership and management records and respond promptly to disclosure requests from tenants and government officials. Keeping documentation of all disclosure communications is a standard practice that supports compliance with this subchapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.205, if your landlord has failed to make disclosures required by Sections 92.202–92.204, you have several potential remedies available, including a court order compelling disclosure, a monetary judgment for one month's rent plus $100, recovery of actual costs you incurred finding the information yourself, attorney's fees, and the option to terminate your lease without a court proceeding. These remedies can be pursued independently or in combination, depending on the circumstances. Tenant-rights organizations in Texas can help you understand how this provision applies and what general steps tenants in similar situations have taken.
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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