Displaced Renter Rights Texas

Summary

In Texas, landlords are obligated to provide habitable housing. If a building is condemned due to necessary repairs, such as sewer repairs, tenants may have the right to withhold rent or repair and deduct. For local ordinances, tenants can contact the Killeen Municipal Court.

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Displaced renter
Could you please provide more details about your situation? Are you displaced due to eviction, natural disaster, or other reasons?
Yes, building condemned until repaired
What state are you currently residing in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding tenant rights in your location.
Texas
What city in Texas are you currently residing in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding tenant rights in your location.
Killeen
What is the reason for the building being condemned?

In Texas, landlords are required to provide habitable housing under implied warranty of habitability. If not, tenants may have the right to withhold rent or "repair and deduct".
Sewer repairs
In Texas, landlords must maintain rental properties, including sewer systems. If they fail, you may have rights to withhold rent or repair and deduct. Contact Killeen Municipal Court at (*) *-* for local ordinances.
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