Texas § 94.105 RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING.

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§ 94.105 — RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING.

Texas § 94.105

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Tex. Property Code Code Ann. § 94.105 (2026).

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Sec. 94.105. RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING.

(a)Before returning a security deposit, the landlord may deduct from the deposit damages and charges for which the tenant is legally liable under the lease agreement or as a result of breaching the lease.

(b)The landlord may not retain any portion of a security deposit to cover normal wear and tear.

(c)If the landlord retains all or part of a security deposit under this section, the landlord shall give to the tenant the balance of the security deposit, if any, together with a written description and itemized list of all deductions. The landlord is not required to give the tenant a description and itemized list of deductions if:

(1)the tenant owes rent when the tenant surrenders possession of the manufactured home lot; and

(2)no c

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Sec. 94.105. RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING. (a) Before returning a security deposit, the landlord may deduct from the deposit damages and charges for which the tenant is legally liable under the lease agreement or as a result of breaching the lease.
(b) The landlord may not retain any portion of a security deposit to cover normal wear and tear.
(c) If the landlord retains all or part of a security deposit under this section, the landlord shall give to the tenant the balance of the security deposit, if any, together with a written description and itemized list of all deductions. The landlord is not required to give the tenant a description and itemized list of deductions if:
(1) the tenant owes rent when the tenant surrenders possession of the manufactured home lot; and
(2) no controversy exists concerning the amount of rent owed.