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Texas Residential Lease Agreement Template

Create a Texas residential lease agreement online. The Standard lease covers rent, the security deposit, maintenance, landlord entry, default, move-out, and required disclosures, and it applies Texas rules on security deposits, late fees automatically when you select Texas.

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Texas rules built into this template

  • Deposit return: within 30 days after Tenant surrenders the Premises (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103).
  • Late fees: any late fee may not be charged until Rent remains unpaid two full days after the due date and must be reasonable (presumed reasonable at up to 12% of monthly Rent for a structure with four or fewer units, or 10% for more than four units) (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.019).
  • City and county ordinances in Texas (for example rent stabilization or just-cause rules) may add further requirements.

What the Residential Lease Agreement includes

  1. Premises
  2. Term
  3. Rent
  4. Late Payment and Returned Payments
  5. Security Deposit
  6. Utilities and Services
  7. Use and Occupancy
  8. Pets and Smoking
  9. Maintenance and Repairs
  10. Alterations and Locks
  11. Landlord's Access
  12. Assignment and Subletting
  13. Insurance and Liability
  14. Default and Remedies
  15. Termination and Move-Out
  16. Disclosures
  17. Notices
  18. State-Specific Terms
  19. General Provisions

Frequently asked questions

How long does a Texas landlord have to return a security deposit?
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103, the landlord must return the deposit, with an itemized statement of any lawful deductions, within 30 days after Tenant surrenders the Premises. The DraftMyDocu Texas lease includes this deadline.
Does Texas limit late fees or landlord entry?
Yes. Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.019, any late fee may not be charged until Rent remains unpaid two full days after the due date and must be reasonable (presumed reasonable at up to 12% of monthly Rent for a structure with four or fewer units, or 10% for more than four units). The lease applies this limit automatically.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Residential Lease Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Residential Lease Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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