Texas Notice to enter
How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering a rental in Texas?
No Texas statute regulating landlord entry was found in Property Code chapter 92. Entry is governed by the lease, plus emergencies and repairs.
Verified Source: Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92 · last checked 2026-10-23
How this works in Texas
Texas has no state law that regulates when a landlord can enter a rental. The Texas State Law Library explains that entry depends on the lease, which may or may not require prior notice, and that a landlord generally enters only under the lease's conditions, in an emergency, or to make repairs. That makes your lease's entry clause the rule that counts.
Step by step in Texas
- Write a clear entry clause in the lease that says when you may enter and how much notice you'll give.
- Say whether other people, like maintenance staff or prospective buyers, may enter.
- Follow your own clause every time.
- Keep a record of each entry and any notice you gave.
Common Texas mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a statute gives you a notice period. In Texas it comes from the lease.
- Leaving entry out of the lease and then entering for routine visits.
- Ignoring your own lease's notice promise.
Key deadlines and amounts in Texas
| Statutory notice period | None |
|---|---|
| What controls | The lease |
| Common grounds for entry | Lease conditions, emergencies, repairs |
Texas FAQ
How much notice does a Texas landlord have to give before entering?
No Texas statute sets one. The lease controls, and it may or may not require prior notice.
Can a Texas landlord enter for repairs or emergencies?
The Texas State Law Library says a landlord can generally enter under the lease's conditions, because of an emergency, or to make repairs.
Can the lease let other people enter?
Yes. It may authorize others, like maintenance staff or prospective buyers.
Sources for this section: Texas State Law Library, Can my landlord enter my rental property without permission? (checked 2026-10-19)
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