Lease Discrepancy In Texas

Summary

If your apartment lease in Texas does not match the floor model, and your landlord is unresponsive, document all discrepancies and communications. Texas law requires landlords to provide a habitable living space, but this does not necessarily include specific furniture or shelving. Contact the Texas Tenants Union for further assistance.

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I signed a lease for an apartment in Texas. Upon entering it, I realized that I was given an ADA compliant room that did not match the floor model exactly. I do not have a desk and the bathroom is missing shelves that other tenants have.
Did you discuss these discrepancies with your landlord or property manager?

In Texas, landlords are required to provide a habitable living space, but this doesn't necessarily include furniture or shelving.
Yes I did.
What was the response from your landlord or property manager regarding these discrepancies?

General Information:
- In Texas, landlords must make necessary repairs or remedies.
- Contact Texas Tenants' Union for further assistance: (*) *-*.
They laughed at me.
That's unfortunate. Have you documented these issues and your communication with the landlord? It's important for your case.