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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The landlord shall repair or replace a fire extinguisher at the landlord's expense if:
(1) on inspection, the fire extinguisher is found:
(A) not to be functioning; or
(B) not to have the correct pressure indicated on the gauge or pressure indicator as recommended by the manufacturer of the fire extinguisher; or
(2) a tenant has notified the landlord that the tenant has used the fire extinguisher for a legitimate purpose.
(b) If the tenant or the tenant's invited guest removes, misuses, damages, or otherwise disables a fire extinguisher:
(1) the landlord is not required to repair or replace the fire extinguisher at the landlord's expense; and
(2) the landlord is required to repair or replace the fire extinguisher within a reasonable time if the tenant pays in advance the reasonable repair or replacement cost, including labor, materials, taxes, and overhead.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Property Code - PROP § 92.264. Duty to Repair or Replace - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/property-code/prop-sect-92-264/
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