Texas Rent increase notice
How much notice does a landlord need to give to raise the rent in Texas?
The state landlord-tenant statute has no rent-increase notice requirement, so the lease terms and the month-to-month termination notice (§ 91.001) control (full-text search of Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92; § 92.331(b)). Increases are barred only as retaliation within six months of a tenant's protected action (§ 92.331(b)).
Verified Source: Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92; § 92.331(b) · last checked 2026-10-23
How this works in Texas
The state landlord-tenant statute has no rent-increase notice requirement, so the lease terms and the month-to-month termination notice (§ 91.001) control (full-text search of Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92; § 92.331(b)). Increases are barred only as retaliation within six months of a tenant's protected action (§ 92.331(b)).
Worked example for Texas
Example: You want to raise rent on a Texas rental. The state landlord-tenant statute has no rent-increase notice requirement, so the lease terms and the month-to-month termination notice (§ 91.001) control. Increases are barred only as retaliation within six months of a tenant's protected action (§ 92.331(b)).
Texas timelines and limits
| Statutory rent-increase notice | None in the state landlord-tenant statute. The lease terms and the month-to-month termination notice (§ 91.001) control |
|---|---|
| Retaliation | Increases are barred only as retaliation within six months of a tenant's protected action (§ 92.331(b)) |
Texas FAQ
How much notice is needed to raise rent in Texas?
The state landlord-tenant statute has no rent-increase notice requirement, so the lease terms and the month-to-month termination notice (§ 91.001) control (full-text search of Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92; § 92.331(b)).
When is an increase barred?
Increases are barred only as retaliation within six months of a tenant's protected action (§ 92.331(b)).
Which Texas laws does the verified rule cite?
Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92 and § 92.331(b), and the month-to-month termination notice in § 91.001.
Sources for this section: Tex. Prop. Code ch. 92; § 92.331(b) (checked 2026-10-23)
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