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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A building is presumed to be vacant under this subchapter if:
(1) all lawful residential, commercial, recreational, charitable, or construction activity at the building has ceased, or reasonably appears to have ceased, for more than 150 days; or
(2) the building contains more than three units, 75 percent or more of which have not been used lawfully, or reasonably appear not to have been used lawfully, for more than 150 days.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 214.232. Presumption of Vacancy - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/local-government-code/loc-gov-t-sect-214-232/
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