Tex. Prop. Code § 92.023

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 92.023 - Tenant's Remedies Regarding Revocation of Certificate of Occupancy

If a municipality or a county revokes a certificate of occupancy for a leased premises because of the landlord's failure to maintain the premises, the landlord is liable to a tenant who is not in default under the lease for:

(1) the full amount of the tenant's security deposit;

(2) the pro rata portion of any rental payment the tenant has paid in advance;

(3) the tenant's actual damages, including any moving costs, utility connection fees, storage fees, and lost wages; and

(4) court costs and attorney's fees arising from any related cause of action by the tenant against the landlord.

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.023

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 512, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2011.