Texas Landlord-Tenant Law for Georgetown Owners
Texas landlord-tenant law is governed primarily by the Texas Property Code, and a handful of provisions come up in nearly every Georgetown rental situation.
Security Deposits
Chapter 92 requires landlords to return a tenant's security deposit, or an itemized list of deductions, within 30 days of move-out — missing this deadline in bad faith can expose a landlord to liability beyond the deposit amount.
Notice to Vacate
Before filing an eviction, Texas law generally requires written notice to vacate, commonly three days unless the lease specifies otherwise.
Habitability Requirements
Landlords must maintain a property in habitable condition — functioning plumbing, working smoke detectors, structural safety — regardless of lease terms.
HOA Overlay in Georgetown
Many Georgetown rentals sit in HOA-governed communities (Sun City, Wolf Ranch, Teravista), adding rental registration or restriction requirements on top of standard state law.
Why This Matters for Owners
Getting these basics wrong — an improperly handled deposit, a skipped notice, ignoring HOA rental restrictions — is one of the most common ways Georgetown landlords end up on the losing side of a dispute.
Frequently Asked Questions
30 days from the date the tenant moves out and returns possession, along with an itemized list of any deductions.
Often yes — many Georgetown communities like Sun City and Wolf Ranch have rental registration or restriction requirements beyond state law.
