Contracts
Under Texas law, a provision in a residential lease that exempts the landlord from liability for negligence in maintaining the property is generally:
AFully enforceable
BVoid as against public policy under Texas Property Code✓ Correct
CEnforceable only if the tenant received a rent discount
DEnforceable in commercial but not residential leases
Explanation
Texas Property Code prohibits lease provisions that waive the landlord's statutory duties or exempt the landlord from liability for negligence in maintaining the property. Such waivers are void as against public policy.
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