Tenant Lease Responsibility Texas

Summary

If a tenant in Texas signs a lease but does not collect the keys and fails to terminate the lease correctly, they are generally still responsible for lease payments. The landlord may send the account to collections if the tenant does not pay. For specific legal details, refer to the Texas Property Code, Title 8, Section 91. Consulting a legal professional or visiting a local law library is advisable for comprehensive information.

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If a tenant never shows up for a lease agreement to collect the keys in Texas, can the charges detailed in their lease be sent to collections or is the tenant no longer responsible.
In Texas, if:
- The tenant signed the lease,
- Did not show up to collect the keys,
- Didn't terminate the lease in the correct manner,
Then the tenant is generally still responsible for the lease payments.
If the tenant fails to pay, you may be able to send the account to collections.
Where can I find the law detailing this
The Texas Property Code (Title *, Landlord and Tenant, specifically Section *) outlines these rules. For in-depth details, it's best to consult a legal professional or local law library.