Texas Property Management
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Property management questions on the Texas exam cover both the practical aspects of managing rental properties and the landlord-tenant law specific to Texas. The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) tests security deposit limits, required notice periods for entry and termination, habitability standards, and the property manager's fiduciary duties. Texas's landlord-tenant law has specific provisions — including notice requirements and tenant protections — that differ from what national study materials cover. These questions often involve scenarios where a property manager must navigate competing obligations to the owner-client and the tenant.
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Q1. Under Texas Property Code Chapter 92, a residential landlord must return a security deposit or provide an itemized deduction statement within how many days after the tenant vacates?
Explanation
Under Texas Property Code § 92.103, a landlord must return the security deposit or send a written itemized statement of deductions within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises.
Q2. In Texas, a property manager who collects rents and negotiates leases on behalf of an owner must have a:
Explanation
Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1101, a person who manages property for others for compensation must hold a Texas real estate broker license or be a licensed sales agent sponsored by a broker.
Q3. A Texas residential lease that does not specify a term is considered a:
Explanation
Under Texas Property Code, a residential lease with no specified term defaults to a month-to-month tenancy. Either party can terminate with proper notice (typically 30 days).
Q4. Under Texas law, a landlord's failure to disclose a known material defect in a rental property may expose the landlord to liability under the:
Explanation
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) protects consumers from false, misleading, or deceptive business practices. A landlord who fails to disclose known material defects may be liable under DTPA in addition to common law fraud.
Q5. The Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) has been adopted in some states. Texas instead relies primarily on:
Explanation
Texas has not adopted the URLTA but has its own residential landlord-tenant statutes found primarily in Texas Property Code Chapters 91–94, covering leases, deposits, habitability, and remedies.
Q6. A Texas property manager is responsible for the property's habitability. The implied warranty of habitability requires that rental units:
Explanation
The implied warranty of habitability (recognized in Texas Property Code § 92.058) requires landlords to maintain rental premises in a condition that is safe and habitable, including working plumbing, heat, and other essential services.
Q7. When managing a commercial property in Dallas or Houston, a Texas property manager's primary responsibility regarding CAM charges is to:
Explanation
CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges in commercial leases require property managers to accurately track expenses for maintaining common areas, bill tenants their proportionate share, and conduct annual reconciliations.
Q8. Under Texas Property Code § 92.056, a residential tenant has the right to repair and deduct if:
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.
Q9. A Texas landlord who wrongfully retains a security deposit without providing proper documentation may be liable for:
Explanation
Under Texas Property Code § 92.109, a landlord who wrongfully withholds a security deposit or fails to provide required documentation may be liable for $100 plus three times the amount wrongfully withheld, plus the tenant's attorney's fees.
Q10. A Texas commercial lease that requires the tenant to pay a base rent plus a percentage of their gross sales is called a:
Explanation
A percentage lease requires the tenant to pay base rent plus a percentage of gross sales above a stated threshold (breakpoint). This structure is common in retail and shopping center leases.
Q11. In a triple net (NNN) lease on a Texas commercial property, the tenant is responsible for:
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