Sec. 92.018. LIABILITY OF TENANT FOR GOVERNMENTAL FINES. (a) In this section, "governmental entity" means the state, an agency of the state, or a political subdivision of the state.
(b) A landlord or a landlord's manager or agent may not charge or seek reimbursement from the landlord's tenant for the amount of a fine imposed on the landlord by a governmental entity unless the tenant or another occupant of the tenant's dwelling actually caused the damage or other condition on which the fine is based.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1344 (S.B. 399), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Renumbered from Property Code, Section 92.016 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(64), eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 92 - Residential Tenancies
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 92.003. Landlord's Agent for Service of Process
Section 92.005. Attorney's Fees
Section 92.006. Waiver or Expansion of Duties and Remedies
Section 92.008. Interruption of Utilities
Section 92.0081. Removal of Property and Exclusion of Residential Tenant
Section 92.009. Residential Tenant's Right of Reentry After Unlawful Lockout
Section 92.0091. Residential Tenant's Right of Restoration After Unlawful Utility Disconnection
Section 92.010. Occupancy Limits
Section 92.011. Cash Rental Payments
Section 92.012. Notice to Tenant at Primary Residence
Section 92.013. Notice of Rule or Policy Change Affecting Tenant's Personal Property
Section 92.0131. Notice Regarding Vehicle Towing or Parking Rules or Policies
Section 92.0132. Term of Parking Permit
Section 92.0135. Notice for Dwelling Located in Floodplain
Section 92.014. Personal Property and Security Deposit of Deceased Tenant
Section 92.015. Tenant's Right to Summon Police or Emergency Assistance
Section 92.016. Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Family Violence
Section 92.0161. Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Certain Sex Offenses or Stalking
Section 92.0162. Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Tenant's Death
Section 92.018. Liability of Tenant for Governmental Fines
Section 92.019. Late Payment of Rent; Fees
Section 92.0191. Statement of Late Fees
Section 92.020. Emergency Phone Number
Section 92.021. Liability of Certain Guarantors Under Lease
Section 92.023. Tenant's Remedies Regarding Revocation of Certificate of Occupancy
Section 92.024. Landlord's Duty to Provide Copy of Lease
Section 92.025. Liability for Leasing to Person With Criminal Record
Section 92.026. Possession of Firearms or Firearm Ammunition on Leased Premises