Property Management
Under Texas Property Code, a landlord who retaliates against a tenant for reporting housing code violations may be liable for:
AOnly an apology and rent reduction
BOne month's rent plus $500, attorney fees, and actual damages under § 92.331✓ Correct
CCriminal prosecution by the city
DLoss of their property management license
Explanation
Texas Property Code § 92.331 prohibits retaliation against tenants for exercising their legal rights (like reporting code violations). A landlord found to have retaliated may owe one month's rent plus $500, plus attorney's fees and actual damages.
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