Maintenance & Repairs
Tenants in Texas have the right to repairs that affect your health and safety. On this page, you will find information about common repair issues (like pests, mold and damage due to disasters), how to submit a written repair request, how to call Code, and tips for collecting evidence.
Learn More About Common Repair Issues
How to Submit a Written Request for Repairs
Learn more about conditions that affect tenant health and safety, how to submit a written repair request, when landlords can enter to make a repair, and access a template written repair request letter.
How to Call Code (311)
Learn more about what to do when your landlord isn’t making needed repairs, including how to make a Code complaint.
Tips for Collecting Evidence
Having evidence of your problems helps you enforce your rights, including your right to repairs. Learn more about evidence collection tips here!
Repairs & Landlord Entry
Unlike 32 other states, Texas law does not require landlords to give tenants notice before entering their apartment. Many Texas leases say a landlord can enter to make repairs without notifying the tenant or getting the tenant’s permission prior to entry. Some subsidized housing leases do require landlords to give notice before entry. Learn more here!
What conditions is your landlord supposed to repair?
Are you supposed to do them yourself? Who pays for them?
Get the 101 on repairs from Texas Law Help here.