Fact Sheets

Do you have questions your rights and responsibilities as a tenant or landlord? Our fact sheets cover a variety of tenant-landlord topics as described in the Texas Property Code and other sources. 

Application Fees and Procedures
Credit Rights in Texas
Evictions
Fair Housing and Immigrants, Refugees, and People of Faith
Filing Suit in Small Claims Court
Foreclosures
Housing Discrimination
A Landlord's Guide to Renting Property
Landlord’s Entry
Landlord’s Lien
Lockouts
Locks and Other Security Devices
Manufactured Home Tenancies
The Myths of Renting in Texas
Occupancy
Paying Rent
Repairs: The Tenant’s Right and the Landlord’s Duty
Security Deposits
Smoke Detectors
Tips for Renters
Utilities

Water Intrusion Events
Who Is the Owner?

TELEPHONE COUNSELING 

The Telephone Counseling Line provides education and information regarding residential tenant-landlord disputes. Lines are busy, and callers are encouraged to keep trying. Please call us at 512-474-1961.

online counseling

The Online Counseling Program provides education and information regarding the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. Fill out an online intake and an advocate will contact you!

IN-HOUSE COUNSELING

The In-House Counseling Program provides 30-minute in-house counseling sessions to tenants and landlords who have questions regarding their rights or responsibilities.