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Texas Tenant & Rental Guide

Texas is one of the most landlord-friendly states. Texas Property Code Chapter 92 governs residential leases.

Overview

Major metros: Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio. Camden Property Trust, Lincoln Property Company, Greystar, and Invitation Homes have very large Texas footprints.

Tenant law cheat sheet

  • Security deposits. Deposit must be returned within 30 days of lease termination. No statutory cap on the deposit amount.
  • Rent increases. No state cap. Local rent control is preempted by state law.
  • Eviction notice. 3-day notice to vacate for non-payment unless the lease specifies otherwise.

Active property managers in Texas

Greystar

FeaturedClaimed
Property Manager · Mid

One of the largest property management companies in the United States, operating apartment communities in nearly every major metro.

75
Good
RCR weighted score
1 verified reviews · 7 states served

Lincoln Property Company

Featured
Property Manager · Premium

National property manager with a large multifamily and commercial portfolio. Known for upscale communities and corporate housing programs.

76
Good
RCR weighted score
188 verified reviews · 5 states served

Invitation Homes

Landlord · Mid

Largest single-family rental operator in the US, leasing out detached homes in suburban markets across the Sun Belt.

41
Poor
RCR weighted score
1 verified reviews · 7 states served

Camden Property Trust

Featured
Property Manager · Premium

Publicly traded REIT operating high-end apartment communities, especially in Texas, the Southeast, and the Mountain West.

94
Excellent
RCR weighted score
1 verified reviews · 5 states served

BH Management

Property Manager · Mid

National multifamily property manager operating mid-tier apartment communities in 30+ states.

66
Mixed
RCR weighted score
312 verified reviews · 6 states served