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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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PROPERTY CODE |
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Title 8. LANDLORD AND TENANT |
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Chapter 92. RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES |
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Subchapter E. DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT |
Sec. 92.205. REMEDIES
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(a) A tenant of a landlord who is liable under Section 92.202, 92.203, or 92.204 may obtain or exercise one or more of the following remedies:
(1) a court order directing the landlord to make a disclosure required by this subchapter;
(2) a judgment against the landlord for an amount equal to the tenant's actual costs in discovering the information required to be disclosed by this subchapter;
(3) a judgment against the landlord for one month's rent plus $100;
(4) a judgment against the landlord for court costs and attorney's fees; and
(5) unilateral termination of the lease without a court proceeding.
(b) A governmental body whose official or employee has requested information from a landlord who is liable under Section 92.202 or 92.204 may obtain or exercise one or more of the following remedies:
(1) a court order directing the landlord to make a disclosure required by this subchapter;
(2) a judgment against the landlord for an amount equal to the governmental body's actual costs in discovering the information required to be disclosed by this subchapter;
(3) a judgment against the landlord for $500; and
(4) a judgment against the landlord for court costs and attorney's fees.