Texas (TX) lease form
Quick answer
Texas does not require a written lease for month-to-month tenancies, but any lease term over one year must be in writing to be enforceable. A compliant lease must identify the parties, describe the property, state rent and due dates, disclose flood history, and include landlord contact information. Texas law makes several common lease clauses unenforceable, including waivers of the landlord's duty to repair.
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Required for all properties built before 1978; landlord must provide the EPA pamphlet and disclose any known lead hazards.
Landlord must disclose in writing whether the unit is in a 100-year floodplain and whether it flooded in the prior five years.
The lease must state the name, address, and 24-hour emergency phone number of the landlord or authorized management agent.
Any late fee must be stated in the written lease; a fee is only enforceable if disclosed and reasonable (max initial fee 12% of monthly rent for properties with 4+ units).
If parking rules exist, they must be attached and labeled 'Parking' or 'Parking Rules' in capitalized, underlined, or bolded text.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Texas Property Code Chapter 92. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Texas lease FAQ
A written lease is required only for tenancies exceeding one year. Month-to-month oral agreements are legal, but written leases are strongly recommended for both parties.
Every Texas lease must include landlord contact information, flood history disclosure, and lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 properties. Late fees must also be disclosed in writing.
No. Late fees must be stated in the lease and are capped: the initial fee cannot exceed 12% of monthly rent for properties with 4 or more units, or 10% for fewer units.
An illegal or void clause is unenforceable, but it generally does not void the entire lease. The rest of the agreement remains in effect.
