Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 94.001–94.303 § 94.162
EFFECT ON OTHER RIGHTS.
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Sec. 94.162. EFFECT ON OTHER RIGHTS. The duties of a landlord and the remedies of a tenant under this subchapter are in lieu of existing common law and other statutory law warranties and duties of landlords for maintenance, repair, security, suitability, and nonretaliation, and remedies of tenants for a violation of those warranties and duties. Otherwise, this subchapter does not affect any other right of a landlord or tenant under contract, statutory law, or common law that is consistent with the purposes of this subchapter or any right a landlord or tenant may have to bring an action for personal injury or property damage under the law of this state. This subchapter does not impose obligations on a landlord or tenant other than those expressly stated in this subchapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002. SUBCHAPTER E. TERMINATION, EVICTION, AND FORECLOSURE
Section 94.162 of the Texas Property Code establishes that the landlord duties and tenant remedies created within this subchapter replace—rather than supplement—pre-existing common law and statutory warranties related to maintenance, repair, security, habitability, and nonretaliation in manufactured home community settings. At the same time, the provision preserves other rights that are consistent with the subchapter's purposes, including contractual rights and claims for personal injury or property damage. Importantly, the subchapter does not create any obligations beyond those it expressly states, meaning neither party gains implied duties from this section alone.
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Under § 94.162, landlords operating manufactured home communities should understand that this subchapter's duties and remedies are the governing framework for maintenance, repair, security, suitability, and nonretaliation—displacing older common law and statutory warranties in those areas. Compliant operators generally focus on meeting the obligations expressly stated within the subchapter rather than assuming broader implied duties exist. Rights and obligations arising from leases or other contracts that are consistent with the subchapter's purposes remain intact, as do potential liabilities for personal injury or property damage under Texas law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 94.162 clarifies that the remedies available to tenants under this subchapter take the place of common law and other statutory warranties for maintenance, repair, security, habitability, and nonretaliation in manufactured home communities. Tenants retain other rights—such as those arising from their lease agreement or claims for personal injury or property damage—so long as those rights are consistent with the subchapter's purposes. Tenants who believe their rights under this subchapter have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Texas manufactured home community law to understand which remedies 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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