Texas Notice to Landlord of Needed Repairs
Instructions for Texas Tenants
If you are a tenant in Texas and your rental unit requires repairs, you can use the Notice to Landlord of Needed Repairs to formally inform your landlord of the required maintenance. This process is governed by Title 8 of the Texas Property Code and is specifically intended for use within the State of Texas.
Purpose of the Notice
The Notice serves as an official document to notify your landlord that repairs are necessary for your rental premises. It also establishes a specific time frame within which the landlord must complete the required repairs, as detailed in the Notice.
Service of Notice
Included with the Notice is a Service of Notice form. This form is designed to record the details regarding how the Notice is delivered to your landlord, providing a clear record of service.
Format and Usage
The Notice is provided in Microsoft Word format. It is easy to download, fill in, and print, ensuring convenience for tenants when preparing and serving the document.
The Notice form should only be used in the State of Texas.
Texas Permission to Sublet or Assign Lease
Get your landlord's consent to assign your lease or sublet the premises with this Texas Permission Agreement to Sublet or Assign Lease.
- The new tenant must meet the landlord's requirements, and the landlord must give its written approval of the new tenant.
- The form contains clauses for either an assignment of the lease or a sublease of the premises.
- The landlord has the option to hold the existing tenant responsible for performing the tenant's obligations until the end of the lease term, or alternatively, to release the tenant from all obligations under the lease once a new tenant is approved.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.
Texas Second Notice to Landlord of Needed Repairs
Overview
If you are a tenant in Texas and have already informed your landlord that repairs are needed in your rental unit, but the landlord has not yet addressed these issues, it is important to take further action. The next step is to serve your landlord with a Second Notice to Landlord of Needed Repairs.
Legal Requirements
This notice is a requirement under Title 8 of the Texas Property Code. By serving this notice, you are formally requesting that your landlord carry out the necessary repairs within the timeframe specified in the notice. If the landlord fails to complete the repairs by the deadline indicated, you may pursue remedies as provided under Texas state law.
Service of Notice
Included with the Second Notice is a Service of Notice form. This form should be used to document the details of how and when the notice was served on your landlord. Accurate record-keeping of the notice delivery is essential in case you need to take further action.
Format and Availability
The Second Notice and Service of Notice form are available in Microsoft Word format. They are designed to be easily downloaded, filled out, and printed for your convenience.
Jurisdiction
Please note that these forms are intended for use only within the State of Texas.
