Tex. Prop. Code Section 92.165
Tenant Remedies for Other Landlord Violations

If a landlord does not comply with a tenant’s request regarding rekeying, changing, adding, repairing, or replacing a security device under Section 92.156 (Rekeying or Change of Security Devices)(b), 92.157 (Security Devices Requested by Tenant), or 92.158 (Landlord’s Duty to Repair or Replace Security Device) in accordance with the time limits and other requirements of this subchapter, the tenant may:

(1)

install, repair, change, replace, or rekey the security devices as required by this subchapter and deduct the reasonable cost of material, labor, taxes, and extra keys from the tenant’s next rent payment in accordance with Section 92.166 (Notice of Tenant’s Deduction of Repair Costs from Rent);

(2)

unilaterally terminate the lease without court proceedings; and

(3)

file suit against the landlord and obtain a judgment for:

(A)

a court order directing the landlord to comply, if the tenant is in possession of the dwelling;

(B)

the tenant’s actual damages;

(C)

punitive damages if the tenant suffers actual damages and the landlord’s failure to comply is intentional, malicious, or grossly negligent;

(D)

a civil penalty of one month’s rent plus $500;

(E)

court costs; and

(F)

attorney’s fees except in suits for recovery of property damages, personal injuries, or wrongful death.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 357, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Source: Section 92.165 — Tenant Remedies for Other Landlord Violations, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm#92.165 (accessed May 26, 2025).

92.001
Definitions 92.002
Application 92.003
Landlord’s Agent for Service of Process 92.004
Harassment 92.005
Attorney’s Fees 92.006
Waiver or Expansion of Duties and Remedies 92.007
Venue 92.008
Interruption of Utilities 92.009
Residential Tenant’s Right of Reentry After Unlawful Lockout 92.010
Occupancy Limits 92.011
Cash Rental Payments 92.012
Notice to Tenant at Primary Residence 92.013
Notice of Rule or Policy Change Affecting Tenant’s Personal Property 92.014
Personal Property and Security Deposit of Deceased Tenant 92.015
Tenant’s Right to Summon Police or Emergency Assistance 92.016
Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Family Violence 92.017
Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Certain Decisions Related to Military Service 92.018
Liability of Tenant for Governmental Fines 92.019
Late Payment of Rent 92.020
Emergency Phone Number 92.021
Liability of Certain Guarantors Under Lease 92.023
Tenant’s Remedies Regarding Revocation of Certificate of Occupancy 92.024
Landlord’s Duty to Provide Copy of Lease 92.025
Liability for Leasing to Person with Criminal Record 92.026
Possession of Firearms or Firearm Ammunition on Leased Premises 92.051
Application 92.052
Landlord’s Duty to Repair or Remedy 92.053
Burden of Proof 92.054
Casualty Loss 92.055
Closing the Rental Premises 92.056
Landlord Liability and Tenant Remedies 92.058
Landlord Remedy for Tenant Violation 92.060
Agents for Delivery of Notice 92.061
Effect on Other Rights 92.062
Lease Term After Natural Disaster 92.0081
Removal of Property and Exclusion of Residential Tenant 92.0091
Residential Tenant’s Right of Restoration After Unlawful Utility Disconnection 92.101
Application 92.102
Security Deposit 92.103
Obligation to Refund 92.104
Retention of Security Deposit 92.105
Cessation of Owner’s Interest 92.106
Records 92.107
Tenant’s Forwarding Address 92.108
Liability for Withholding Last Month’s Rent 92.109
Liability of Landlord 92.110
Lease Without Security Deposit 92.111
Fee in Lieu of Security Deposit 92.0131
Notice Regarding Vehicle Towing or Parking Rules or Policies 92.0132
Term of Parking Permit 92.0135
Notice for Dwelling Located in Floodplain 92.151
Definitions 92.152
Application of Subchapter 92.153
Security Devices Required Without Necessity of Tenant Request 92.154
Height, Strike Plate, and Throw Requirements--keyed Dead Bolt or Keyless Bolting Device 92.155
Height Requirements--sliding Door Security Devices 92.156
Rekeying or Change of Security Devices 92.157
Security Devices Requested by Tenant 92.158
Landlord’s Duty to Repair or Replace Security Device 92.159
When Tenant’s Request or Notice Must Be in Writing 92.160
Type, Brand, and Manner of Installation 92.0161
Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Certain Sex Offenses or Stalking 92.161
Compliance with Tenant Request Required Within Reasonable Time 92.0162
Right to Vacate and Avoid Liability Following Tenant’s Death 92.162
Payment of Charges 92.163
Removal or Alteration of Security Device by Tenant 92.164
Tenant Remedies for Landlord’s Failure to Install or Rekey Certain Security Devices 92.165
Tenant Remedies for Other Landlord Violations 92.166
Notice of Tenant’s Deduction of Repair Costs from Rent 92.167
Landlord’s Defenses Relating to Compliance with Tenant’s Request 92.168
Tenant’s Remedy on Notice from Management Company 92.169
Agent for Delivery of Notice 92.170
Effect on Other Landlord Duties and Tenant Remedies 92.0191
Statement of Late Fees 92.201
Disclosure of Ownership and Management 92.202
Landlord’s Failure to Disclose Information 92.203
Landlord’s Failure to Correct Information 92.204
Bad Faith Violation 92.205
Remedies 92.206
Landlord’s Defense 92.207
Agents for Delivery of Notice 92.208
Additional Enforcement by Local Ordinance 92.251
Definitions 92.252
Application of Other Law 92.253
Exemptions 92.254
Smoke Alarm 92.255
Installation and Location 92.257
Installation Procedure 92.258
Inspection and Repair 92.259
Landlord’s Failure to Install, Inspect, or Repair 92.260
Tenant Remedies 92.261
Landlord’s Defenses 92.262
Agents for Delivery of Notice 92.263
Inspection of Residential Fire Extinguisher 92.264
Duty to Repair or Replace 92.301
Landlord Liability to Tenant for Utility Cutoff 92.302
Notice of Utility Disconnection of Nonsubmetered Master Metered Multifamily Property to Municipalities, Owners, and Tenants 92.331
Retaliation by Landlord 92.332
Nonretaliation 92.333
Tenant Remedies 92.334
Invalid Complaints 92.335
Eviction Suits 92.351
Definitions 92.352
Rejection of Applicant 92.353
Procedures for Notice or Refund 92.354
Liability of Landlord 92.355
Waiver 92.0561
Tenant’s Repair and Deduct Remedies 92.0562
Landlord Affidavit for Delay 92.0563
Tenant’s Judicial Remedies 92.1031
Conditions for Retention of Security Deposit or Rent Prepayment 92.1041
Presumption of Refund or Accounting 92.1641
Landlord’s Defenses Relating to Installing or Rekeying Certain Security Devices 92.2571
Alternative Compliance 92.2611
Tenant’s Disabling of a Smoke Alarm 92.3515
Notice of Eligibility Requirements

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 92.165 — Tenant Remedies for Other Landlord Violations, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm#92.165 (last accessed May 10, 2025).