{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-94.153","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Property Code § 94.153","heading":"LANDLORD'S REPAIR OBLIGATIONS.","body":"(a) This section does not apply to a condition present in or on a tenant's manufactured home.\n(b) A landlord shall make a diligent effort to repair or remedy a condition if:\n(1) the tenant specifies the condition in a notice to the person to whom or to the place at which rent is normally paid;\n(2) the tenant is not delinquent in the payment of rent at the time notice is given; and\n(3) the condition materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.\n(c) Unless the condition was caused by normal wear and tear, the landlord does not have a duty during the lease term or a renewal or extension to repair or remedy a condition caused by:\n(1) the tenant;\n(2) a lawful occupant of the tenant's manufactured home lot;\n(3) a member of the tenant's family; or\n(4) a guest or invitee of the tenant.\n(d) This subchapter does not require the landlord:\n(1) to furnish utilities from a utility company if as a practical matter the utility lines of the company are not reasonably available; or\n(2) to furnish security guards.\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 D. PREMISES CONDITION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.94.htm#94.153","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:37Z","sha256":"6ea32b34ab8dafa2c1c4b147d38b9a1f11f45c8d2ef513505f2ad376e7599f4b","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-94.152","next":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-94.154"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}