Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Security Devices
Section 92.158. Landlord's Duty to Repair or Replace Security Device

Sec. 92.158. LANDLORD'S DUTY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SECURITY DEVICE. During the lease term and any renewal period, a landlord shall repair or replace a security device on request or notification by the tenant that the security device is inoperable or in need of repair or replacement.
Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 357, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Property Code

Title 8 - Landlord and Tenant

Chapter 92 - Residential Tenancies

Subchapter D. Security Devices

Section 92.151. Definitions

Section 92.152. Application of Subchapter

Section 92.153. Security Devices Required Without Necessity of Tenant Request

Section 92.154. Height, Strike Plate, and Throw Requirements--Keyed Dead Bolt or Keyless Bolting Device

Section 92.155. Height Requirements--Sliding Door Security Devices

Section 92.156. Rekeying or Change of Security Devices

Section 92.157. Security Devices Requested by Tenant

Section 92.158. Landlord's Duty to Repair or Replace Security Device

Section 92.159. When Tenant's Request or Notice Must Be in Writing

Section 92.160. Type, Brand, and Manner of Installation

Section 92.161. Compliance With Tenant Request Required Within Reasonable Time

Section 92.162. Payment of Charges; Limits on Amount Charged

Section 92.163. Removal or Alteration of Security Device by Tenant

Section 92.164. Tenant Remedies for Landlord's Failure to Install or Rekey Certain Security Devices

Section 92.1641. Landlord's Defenses Relating to Installing or Rekeying Certain Security Devices

Section 92.165. Tenant Remedies for Other Landlord Violations

Section 92.166. Notice of Tenant's Deduction of Repair Costs From Rent

Section 92.167. Landlord's Defenses Relating to Compliance With Tenant's Request

Section 92.168. Tenant's Remedy on Notice From Management Company

Section 92.169. Agent for Delivery of Notice

Section 92.170. Effect on Other Landlord Duties and Tenant Remedies