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Texas repair rights, explained in a way tenants can actually use.

Locally anchored in San Antonio and Bexar County, serving renters across all 254 Texas counties. Figure out where you stand under Texas Property Code Chapter 92, access local 3-1-1 code enforcement, and connect with San Antonio legal aid.

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WHY THIS MATTERS & WHAT YOU GAIN • TEXAS LAW REALITY

Texas repair laws are strict. Here is why this tool is necessary.

When dealing with broken AC, sewage backups, roof leaks, or no hot water in Texas, casual communication leaves tenants vulnerable. Here is why casual requests fail, what you walk away with today for free, and how we help you see it through.

The Texas Law Reality
Official Texas Statute

Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.056

Landlord Liability and Notice Prerequisites; Presumed 7-Day Cure Window

Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.056(b)(3), (d)•Verified: 2026-09-19
Plain-Language Legal Meaning

Texas law gives landlords a presumed 7-day cure period from delivery. If sent by regular mail, two separate notices are required. If sent by Certified Mail Return Receipt, only ONE notice is required to trigger legal liability.

Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
(b)(3) the tenant has given the landlord a subsequent written notice to repair or remedy the condition after a reasonable time... or the tenant has given the notice under Subdivision (1) by sending that notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, by registered mail, or by another form of mail that allows tracking... (d) For purposes of Subsection (b)(4) or (5), a landlord is presumed to have had a reasonable time to repair or remedy a condition if the landlord has not made a diligent effort to repair or remedy the condition within seven days after the landlord's receipt of the notice.
Independent Verification Procedure

Verify directly on Texas Legislature Online. See § 92.056(b)(3) for the single-notice certified mail rule.

Why texts and portal tickets fail

Under Texas law, casual communication does not legally obligate your landlord to fix anything—and a single misstep can lead to eviction.

  • Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056 requires strict written notice. Phone calls, emails, and online portal requests rarely satisfy court evidentiary standards.
    Official Texas Statute

    Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.056

    Landlord Liability and Notice Prerequisites; Presumed 7-Day Cure Window

    Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.056(b)(3), (d)•Verified: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Texas law gives landlords a presumed 7-day cure period from delivery. If sent by regular mail, two separate notices are required. If sent by Certified Mail Return Receipt, only ONE notice is required to trigger legal liability.

    Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
    (b)(3) the tenant has given the landlord a subsequent written notice to repair or remedy the condition after a reasonable time... or the tenant has given the notice under Subdivision (1) by sending that notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, by registered mail, or by another form of mail that allows tracking... (d) For purposes of Subsection (b)(4) or (5), a landlord is presumed to have had a reasonable time to repair or remedy a condition if the landlord has not made a diligent effort to repair or remedy the condition within seven days after the landlord's receipt of the notice.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Verify directly on Texas Legislature Online. See § 92.056(b)(3) for the single-notice certified mail rule.

  • Never withhold rent: Texas law strictly prohibits withholding rent to force repairs. Doing so eliminates your repair remedies and gives your landlord grounds for immediate eviction.
    Official Texas Statute

    Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.058

    Landlord Remedies for Bad-Faith Rent Withholding by Tenant

    Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.058(a)–(b)•Verified: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Withholding rent in Texas is strictly illegal without statutory compliance. Tenants who withhold rent are legally presumed to act in bad faith and face mandatory penalties of one month's rent + $500 plus immediate eviction.

    Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
    (a) If the tenant withholds rents, causes repairs to be performed, or makes rent deductions for repairs in violation of this subchapter, the tenant is liable to the landlord for: (1) one month's rent plus $500; and (2) attorney's fees. (b) There is a rebuttable presumption that the tenant acted in bad faith if the tenant withheld rent...
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Review official text on Texas Statutes portal. Core justification for why Texas Tenant Navigator warns against rent withholding.

  • You must be current on rent at the time notice is given to trigger the landlord's statutory duty to repair under § 92.058.
    Official Texas Statute

    Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.052

    Landlord's Duty to Repair or Remedy Condition

    Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.052(a)–(b)•Verified: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    A landlord is legally required to make repairs only if the tenant is not behind on rent, properly notifies the rent recipient in writing, and the condition threatens physical health/safety or lacks 120°F hot water.

    Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
    (a) A landlord shall make a diligent effort to repair or remedy a condition if: (1) the tenant specifies the condition in a notice to the person to whom or to the place where rent is normally paid; (2) the tenant is not delinquent in the payment of rent at the time notice is given; and (3) the condition: (A) materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant; or (B) arises from the landlord's failure to provide and maintain in good operating condition a device to supply hot water of a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Cross-examine online at the official Texas Capitol Texas Statutes database under Property Code Title 8, Chapter 92.

What You Actually Gain (100% Free)
Official Texas Statute

Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.0563

Tenant's Judicial Remedies in Justice Court

Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.0563(a)•Verified: 2026-09-19
Plain-Language Legal Meaning

If the landlord fails to repair after proper notice, the tenant can sue in Justice Court (Small Claims) for a repair order, rent reduction, $500 civil penalty + one month's rent, actual damages, and attorney fees.

Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
(a) A tenant's judicial remedies under Section 92.056 shall include: (1) an order directing the landlord to take reasonable action to repair or remedy the condition; (2) an order reducing the tenant's rent... (3) a judgment against the landlord for a civil penalty of one month's rent plus $500; (4) a judgment against the landlord for the amount of the tenant's actual damages; and (5) court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Independent Verification Procedure

Examine Texas Property Code Title 8, Subchapter B. In Bexar County, filed under TRCP Rule 509 in JP Precincts 1–4.

Everything you need to demand action

In less than 5 minutes, without paying a dime or creating an account, you receive concrete legal self-help deliverables:

  • Custom Statutory Notice to Repair: A formal Chapter 92 demand letter tailored to your specific conditions and citations.
    Official Texas Statute

    Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.056

    Landlord Liability and Notice Prerequisites; Presumed 7-Day Cure Window

    Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.056(b)(3), (d)•Verified: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Texas law gives landlords a presumed 7-day cure period from delivery. If sent by regular mail, two separate notices are required. If sent by Certified Mail Return Receipt, only ONE notice is required to trigger legal liability.

    Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
    (b)(3) the tenant has given the landlord a subsequent written notice to repair or remedy the condition after a reasonable time... or the tenant has given the notice under Subdivision (1) by sending that notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, by registered mail, or by another form of mail that allows tracking... (d) For purposes of Subsection (b)(4) or (5), a landlord is presumed to have had a reasonable time to repair or remedy a condition if the landlord has not made a diligent effort to repair or remedy the condition within seven days after the landlord's receipt of the notice.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Verify directly on Texas Legislature Online. See § 92.056(b)(3) for the single-notice certified mail rule.

  • 7-Day Cure Countdown Calendar: Precise calculation of when your landlord's strict statutory deadline to repair expires.
    Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

    Tex. R. Civ. P. 501.4

    Service of Papers in Texas Justice Courts (Certified Mail)

    Issuing Authority: Supreme Court of Texas•Pin-Cite: Rule 501.4(a)(2), (b)•Verified: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Texas court rules establish that notices served via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested constitute legal proof of service upon deposit in the postal stream.

    Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
    Every notice, and every pleading, plea, motion, or other form of request required to be served under Rule 501.4 may be served by: ... (2) certified mail or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by commercial delivery service... Service by certified mail is complete upon deposit in the mail.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Inspect the official Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Part V (Rules of Practice in Justice Courts), promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas.

  • Court & Agency-Ready Evidence Packet: An organized case summary ready to hand to a Justice of the Peace judge or legal aid attorney.
    Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

    Tex. R. Civ. P. 509

    Repair and Remedy Cases in Justice Courts

    Issuing Authority: Supreme Court of Texas•Pin-Cite: Rule 509.1–509.9•Verified: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Special court procedure in Justice Court for fast-track repair lawsuits without requiring an attorney. Filing fee is typically ~$54 in Bexar County, and citations must issue within 6 days.

    Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
    Rule 509.1. Applicability of Rule. Rule 509 applies to a lawsuit filed in a justice court by a residential tenant under Chapter 92, Subchapter B of the Texas Property Code to enforce the landlord's duty to repair or remedy a condition materially affecting the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Review Part V of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure on the Texas Judicial Branch website.

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San Antonio Municipal Ordinance

City of San Antonio Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, § 6-64

San Antonio Minimum Housing Heating & Cooling Standards

Issuing Authority: City of San Antonio City Council•Pin-Cite: Ch. 6, Art. IV, § 6-64(c)•Verified: 2026-09-19
Plain-Language Legal Meaning

In the City of San Antonio, landlords must provide safe heating capable of reaching at least 68°F in all living areas. Dial 3-1-1 for City Code Compliance inspections.

Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
Heating facilities: Every dwelling unit shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, maintained in safe and good working condition, and capable of safely heating all habitable rooms... to a temperature of at least 68°F at a distance of three feet above floor level under ordinary minimum winter temperatures.
Independent Verification Procedure

Search the official Municode library for San Antonio Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 Article IV (Property Maintenance Code).

If your landlord still ignores you

If your landlord delays or refuses to fix the problem after proper notice, we connect you directly to next-level support:

  • USPS Certified Mail Delivery: Certified Mail with return receipt requested satisfies the notice requirement in a single letter. Print it yourself for free, or optionally use trackable mailing.
    Official Texas Statute

    Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 92.056

    Landlord Liability and Notice Prerequisites; Presumed 7-Day Cure Window

    Issuing Authority: Texas State Legislature•Pin-Cite: § 92.056(b)(3), (d)•Verified: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    Texas law gives landlords a presumed 7-day cure period from delivery. If sent by regular mail, two separate notices are required. If sent by Certified Mail Return Receipt, only ONE notice is required to trigger legal liability.

    Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
    (b)(3) the tenant has given the landlord a subsequent written notice to repair or remedy the condition after a reasonable time... or the tenant has given the notice under Subdivision (1) by sending that notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, by registered mail, or by another form of mail that allows tracking... (d) For purposes of Subsection (b)(4) or (5), a landlord is presumed to have had a reasonable time to repair or remedy a condition if the landlord has not made a diligent effort to repair or remedy the condition within seven days after the landlord's receipt of the notice.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Verify directly on Texas Legislature Online. See § 92.056(b)(3) for the single-notice certified mail rule.

  • San Antonio 3-1-1 Code Enforcement: Direct reporting to municipal code compliance to inspect dangerous health, heating, or plumbing violations.
    San Antonio Municipal Ordinance

    City of San Antonio Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, § 6-64

    San Antonio Minimum Housing Heating & Cooling Standards

    Issuing Authority: City of San Antonio City Council•Pin-Cite: Ch. 6, Art. IV, § 6-64(c)•Verified: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    In the City of San Antonio, landlords must provide safe heating capable of reaching at least 68°F in all living areas. Dial 3-1-1 for City Code Compliance inspections.

    Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
    Heating facilities: Every dwelling unit shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, maintained in safe and good working condition, and capable of safely heating all habitable rooms... to a temperature of at least 68°F at a distance of three feet above floor level under ordinary minimum winter temperatures.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Search the official Municode library for San Antonio Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 Article IV (Property Maintenance Code).

  • Bexar County Legal Aid Handoff: Seamless referral transfer to Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) or St. Mary's Law Clinic if you need courtroom representation.
    Civic Audit & Telemetry Source

    TRLA & UTSA Policy Studies Center Bexar County Housing Inequity Audit (2024)

    Tenant Notice Evidentiary Failure Rate in Bexar County

    Issuing Authority: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid & University of Texas at San Antonio•Pin-Cite: Sec. 3.2, p. 14 (Notice Failure Analysis)•Verified: 2026-09-19
    Plain-Language Legal Meaning

    62.5% of renters experiencing habitability issues lose their legal leverage because Texas law ignores text messages and phone calls without formal written notice.

    Official Verbatim Text Excerpt
    In an audit of over 1,200 tenant intake records across San Antonio and Bexar County, 62.5% of tenants attempted to notify their landlord solely through casual SMS text messages, verbal phone calls, or unlogged maintenance requests, none of which satisfied the evidentiary notice standard required under Texas Property Code § 92.056 in Justice Court.
    Independent Verification Procedure

    Referenced in Texas RioGrande Legal Aid housing defense clinical training and Bexar County Eviction Court Observational Reports (2023–2024).

San Antonio / Bexar County Resources
Alamo Metro Area

Need immediate local assistance? Access free legal aid from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) at 1111 N Main Ave, request City of San Antonio code compliance inspection, or call the local Tenant Action Hotline.

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How it works

Answer Simple Questions

Tell us about your repair issue, landlord communication, and rent payment status.

Check Legal Notices & Timeline

We check whether your notices satisfy Texas Property Code § 92.056 requirements and statutory waiting periods.

Get Your Safe Action Plan

Review verified next steps, legal warnings, and prerequisite checklists before taking action.

Generate Notices & Find Help

Build formal certified repair letters, calendar statutory deadlines, or connect with local legal aid.

Platform Expansion • Multi-Issue Scope

Expanding Beyond Repairs to All Texas Tenant Rights

The current vertical slice covers statutory repairs. We are systematically building out modules for lockouts, deposits, and evictions under Texas Property Code.

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30-day accounting tracker, bad-faith statutory triple damages calculator, and formal deposit demand letters.

Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 24Planned
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Notice to vacate defect checking, Justice of the Peace hearing deadlines, and CDC/CARES act tenant protections.

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Texas Statutory Authority Inspector

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056

Chapter 92, Subchapter B

Landlord Liability and Tenant Remedies; Notice and Time for Repair

Plain Language Legal Summary

Sets out the two-notice or certified-mail rule, the presumed 7-day reasonable repair time, and the prerequisite threshold for judicial remedies or lease termination.

Official Texas Statute Text (Texas Property Code)
(a) A landlord's liability under this section is subject to Section 92.052(b) regarding conditions that are caused by a tenant and Section 92.054 regarding conditions that are insured casualties.

(b) A landlord is liable to a tenant as provided by this subchapter if:
(1) the tenant has given the landlord notice to repair or remedy a condition by giving that notice to the person to whom or to the place where the tenant's rent is normally paid;
(2) the condition materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant;
(3) the tenant has given the landlord a subsequent written notice to repair or remedy the condition after a reasonable time to repair or remedy the condition following the notice given under Subdivision (1) or the tenant has given the notice under Subdivision (1) by sending that notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, by registered mail, or by another form of mail that allows tracking of delivery from the United States Postal Service or a private delivery service;
(4) the landlord has had a reasonable time to repair or remedy the condition after the landlord received the tenant's notice...
(5) the landlord has not made a diligent effort to repair or remedy the condition... and
(6) the tenant was not delinquent in the payment of rent at the time any notice required by this subsection was given.

(d) For purposes of Subsection (b)(4) or (5), a landlord is presumed to have had a reasonable time to repair or remedy a condition if the landlord has not made a diligent effort to repair or remedy the condition within seven days after the landlord's receipt of the notice.
Source: Texas State Legislature Online (Texas Property Code)