{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-94.105","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Property Code § 94.105","heading":"RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING.","body":"(a) Before returning a security deposit, the landlord may deduct from the deposit damages and charges for which the tenant is legally liable under the lease agreement or as a result of breaching the lease.\n(b) The landlord may not retain any portion of a security deposit to cover normal wear and tear.\n(c) If the landlord retains all or part of a security deposit under this section, the landlord shall give to the tenant the balance of the security deposit, if any, together with a written description and itemized list of all deductions. The landlord is not required to give the tenant a description and itemized list of deductions if:\n(1) the tenant owes rent when the tenant surrenders possession of the manufactured home lot; and\n(2) no controversy exists concerning the amount of rent owed.\nAdded by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002.","path":["PROPERTY CODE","TITLE 8. LANDLORD AND TENANT","CHAPTER 94. MANUFACTURED HOME TENANCIES","SUBCHAPTER C. SECURITY DEPOSIT"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.94.htm#94.105","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:37Z","sha256":"b486cc6df400c1d00db2956af767fda0803ec863b0e28cb78c509acb1a1166a1","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-94.104","next":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-94.106"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}