Property Management
Under Texas Property Code § 92.004, a landlord may raise the rent during a lease term:
AAt any time with 30 days' notice
BGenerally only at lease renewal or as permitted by the lease terms✓ Correct
COnce per year regardless of lease terms
DOnly with TREC approval
Explanation
A landlord generally cannot unilaterally raise rent during a fixed-term lease. Rent increases take effect at renewal or as permitted under the terms of the lease. Month-to-month tenancies can be terminated with proper notice before increasing rent.
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