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Texas Property Code - PROP § 92.261. Landlord's Defenses

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

The landlord has a defense to liability under Section 92.259 if:

(1) on the date the tenant gives the notice required by Section 92.259 the tenant has not paid all rent due from the tenant; or

(2) on the date the tenant terminates the lease or files suit the tenant has not fully paid costs requested by the landlord and authorized by Section 92.258.

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