When Can a Tenant Legally Withhold Rent?
When you’re renting, paying rent is one of your primary responsibilities as a tenant. But what if you’re not satisfied with your current living conditions? Can you withhold rent from your landlord? In Texas, regulations generally do not allow tenants to stop or withhold rent payments, even if they think it’s justified. In such cases, […]
Texas Habitability Laws, Warranty, Inspections, and You [A Guide]
Every state has its own habitability laws. It makes sense. Ultimately states need to make sure that there are basic needs being met and landlords or property owners aren’t leaving their units go into complete decay or disrepair. There are regulations. At the same time, each state has their own laws on the books. The […]
What Makes a Rental Uninhabitable? A Guide for Landlords
Landlords and Austin property services are responsible for keeping rental properties safe and habitable. This includes ensuring the property meets local building codes and health and safety regulations. If a rental becomes uninhabitable, landlords must take action to address the issues and bring it back to a habitable state. Today, we’re going over what makes […]