Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
PROPERTY CODE |
Title 5. EXEMPT PROPERTY AND LIENS |
Subtitle B. LIENS |
Chapter 54. LANDLORD'S LIENS |
Subchapter C. RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD'S LIEN |
Sec. 54.043. ENFORCEABILITY OF CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS
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(a) A contractual landlord's lien is not enforceable unless it is underlined or printed in conspicuous bold print in the lease agreement.
(b) A provision of a lease that purports to waive or diminish a right, liability, or exemption of this subchapter is void to the extent limited by this subchapter.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3561, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.