When you join the San Antonio Apartment Association, you automatically become a member of the Texas Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association and access the benefits of members of all three associations. The Texas Apartment Association is the state`s premier association representing rental property owners and operators. Since 1963, we have worked with our members to promote high professional standards, fair legislation, and a healthy, competitive rental market that meets the rental housing needs of all Texans. The Texas Apartment Association, Inc. (TAA) is a statewide nonprofit trade association dedicated to uniting rental housing professionals through education, legislative advocacy, and member services. TAA is affiliated with the National Apartment Association and local associations in 25 Texas cities. Members join TAA and NAA by joining the local affiliate in their region. Our members are rental apartment owners, builders, developers, property managers and businesses that provide products or services for rental properties. TAA members must follow the association`s code of ethics and, as a membership benefit, have access to our leases and forms, which are regularly updated to comply with state and federal laws. Leases When a lease can be changed, what rules or restrictions a lease may contain, service animals and emotional support animals AAT members must adhere to the association`s Code of Ethics.

TAA is an integral part of the National Apartment Association and works with it, affiliated housing associations and other organizations to fulfill our mission and promote overall success. The Texas Apartment Association has 24 affiliated local housing associations across the state. Your local association is very familiar with the resources in your area and can advise you on any complaint process. Evictions The Eviction Process, a Tenant`s Rights During an Eviction, and Appealing against an Eviction TAA Model Apartment Lease (English) (Spanish) Subsidized housing Information on government-subsidized housing programs and residents` rights Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division Housing Crisis Center (based in Dallas) Texas Tenants` Union (based in Dallas) Austin Tenants` Council (in Austin) Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (Southwest Texas) LoneStar Legal Aid (Houston) based in Houston) Northwest Texas Legal Aid (North and West Texas) If you provide your new address to your landlord in writing and you don`t receive your deposit or declaration within 30 days of leaving, contact the landlord. If you cannot resolve the issue satisfactorily, you should consult a lawyer. You can also contact the Better Business Bureau or your local tenants` council. You can also file a complaint with this office. While there are a few specific exceptions, according to Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code, Subchapter D, a dwelling must be equipped with security features such as window latches, locks on exterior doors, sliding locks and sliding door handle locks, or sliding door locks and sliding door guards and door viewers. § 92.153.

We are not qualified to provide you with legal advice. If you need legal help, we recommend that you contact a lawyer or seek legal resources in your area. The answers to your questions can also be found on our Useful Information for Tenants page. Example of a TAA rental application for residents and occupants (English) (Spanish) If the landlord doesn`t make the necessary repairs to protect your health or safety and you follow the procedures required by law, you may be entitled to: If other tenants in your building are bothering you, you should complain to the landlord. Of course, you should not disturb other tenants. TAA leases, lease applications, and related lease forms are the industry standard in Texas. They are updated regularly and are only available to TAA members. Members can purchase forms from their local TAA subsidiary. §§ 92.056 and 92.0561. To perform a recovery using any of the above methods, you MUST perform the following steps: Deductions for damages. Texas law requires that you provide the landlord with a forwarding address to receive your returned security deposit. The landlord must refund your deposit – minus any amount deducted for damages – within 30 days.

If the landlord withholds all or part of your deposit, they must give you a detailed list of deductions with a description of the damage. Rent increases, late fees and method of payment of rent You don`t have the right to withhold rent because the landlord won`t make repairs if the condition requiring repairs doesn`t significantly affect your health or physical safety. If you try this method, the landlord can take legal action against you. § 92.058. Landlord/tenant forms Frequently requested forms and form letters for landlord/tenant situations Common problems Mould, pests, bed bugs, utility closures and landlord reprisals The links below provide an overview of tenants` rights when entering into a landlord-tenant relationship. Unless the need for repair is caused by «normal wear and tear,» the landlord is not obligated to fix problems caused by you, another legitimate occupant, a member of your household, or your guests. § 92.052. Under certain conditions, you and the landlord may have a written agreement that you will make the necessary repairs. Victims of discrimination? / ¿Víctima de la Discriminación? What is mediation? / ¿Qué es la Mediación? Except in certain circumstances and conditions, a landlord cannot interrupt a tenant`s utilities unless the interruption is the result of bona fide repairs, construction or an emergency. See Tex.

Prop. Code Ann., § 92.008. Justices of the peace have the power to order landlords to repair or remedy conditions that affect a tenant`s health or physical safety, provided the cost of the repair does not exceed $10,000. Tenants can go to court without a lawyer to get a reparations order. § 92.0563. These devices must be installed at the owner`s expense. If such equipment is missing or defective, you have the right to request its installation or repair. Repairs A landlord`s duty to fix certain problems, protection from reprisal for asking for repairs, and what a tenant can do if the landlord doesn`t make the repairs the way you want Your rights as a tenant include the right to «peaceful enjoyment,» a legal term.