Property Management
Under Texas Property Code § 92.056, a residential tenant has the right to repair and deduct if:
AAny defect exists in the property
BThe landlord fails to make repairs after proper notice for conditions materially affecting health or safety✓ Correct
CThe tenant has lived in the property for at least one year
DThe repair cost exceeds one month's rent
Explanation
Under the repair and deduct remedy, a Texas residential tenant may have repairs made and deduct the cost from rent if the landlord fails to remedy conditions materially affecting physical health or safety after proper written notice and a reasonable time to repair.
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