Texas Landlord-Tenant Compliance (TX)
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Texas Security Deposit Return Deadline & Late Fee Calculator (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103 & § 92.019)
Under Texas Property Code § 92.103, a landlord must refund a tenant's security deposit and provide a written description and itemized list of all deductions on or before the 30th day after the date the tenant surrenders the premises (provided the tenant gives a written forwarding address). Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.019, late fees require rent to remain unpaid for two full days after the due date and are capped at 12% (four or fewer dwellings) or 10% (more than four dwellings).
Statutory Return / Claim Window
30d Return / 30d Claim
Calendar days post-surrender
Late Fee Cap & Grace Period
12% of monthly rent (<=4 units) or 10% (>4 units) after 2 full days
Grace Period: 2 days
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