Property Management
When a Texas residential tenant is the victim of domestic violence, the tenant may have rights under Texas Property Code Section 92.016 to:
ANo special rights—they must follow the standard lease termination procedures
BTerminate their lease early and receive their security deposit back upon providing required documentation✓ Correct
CRequire the landlord to relocate them to another unit in the same complex
DSue the landlord for failing to protect them
Explanation
Texas Property Code Section 92.016 provides that a tenant who is a victim of family violence, sexual assault, or certain other crimes may terminate their lease early with appropriate documentation (a protective order, police report, or written statement from a qualified professional). This provides important protections for vulnerable tenants.
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