Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 94.001–94.303 § 94.302
LANDLORD'S REMEDIES.
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Sec. 94.302. LANDLORD'S REMEDIES. If the court finds that a tenant filed or prosecuted a suit under this chapter in bad faith or for purposes of harassment, the court shall award the landlord:(1) an amount equal to two months' rent and $500; and(2) reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002.
Under Texas Property Code § 94.302, when a court determines that a tenant brought or pursued a lawsuit under Chapter 94 in bad faith or solely to harass the landlord, the court is required to award the landlord a sum equal to two months' rent plus $500, along with reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs. This provision creates a mandatory financial consequence for litigation that a court finds was not brought in good faith. It applies specifically to suits filed under the manufactured-home community chapter of the Texas Property Code.
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Property owners and managers operating manufactured-home communities under Texas Property Code § 94.302 should be aware that the law provides a mandatory remedy if a court finds a tenant's Chapter 94 lawsuit was filed in bad faith or for harassment. Compliant operators typically document all interactions, notices, and lease-related communications thoroughly, which can support a showing that a claim lacked a legitimate basis. If a court makes such a finding, the statute requires an award of two months' rent plus $500, as well as reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Texas Property Code § 94.302 establishes that tenants who bring claims under Chapter 94 of the Texas Property Code must do so in good faith and not for the purpose of harassment. Courts have the authority to find that a suit was filed in bad faith, which triggers a mandatory financial award against the tenant, including two months' rent, $500, and attorney's fees. Tenants considering a Chapter 94 claim are generally encouraged to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the merits of their situation before proceeding.
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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