Property Management

Texas Property Code § 92.153 requires landlords of multi-unit dwellings to provide re-keying of locks:

AOnly upon written request from the tenant
BBefore or when a new tenant takes possession of a dwelling✓ Correct
COnce a year as part of routine maintenance
DOnly when the previous tenant reported a security issue

Explanation

Under Texas Property Code § 92.153, landlords must re-key door locks before or when a new tenant takes possession, or within 7 days after the tenant moves in and makes a written request, at the landlord's expense.

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