🤠 Texas 5-Day Notice of Intent to Change Locks

Required 5-Day Advance Notice — Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081

🔑 5 DAYS ADVANCE NOTICE📄 Free Fillable PDF✅ § 92.0081
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TEXAS UNIQUE REMEDY — STRICT REQUIREMENTS: Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081, a landlord may change locks after a tenant is delinquent in rent only if: (1) the lease has a written lock change provision, (2) 5 days' written notice is given, AND (3) the landlord provides a key to the tenant on request at any hour. Failure to comply results in liability for actual damages plus $1,000 penalty plus attorney's fees.

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📅 Notice Dates

⏱ LOCKS WILL BE CHANGED ON:
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👤 Tenant Information

🏠 Rental Property

🔑 Lock Change Details

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CRITICAL — § 92.0081 requirements:
(1) You MUST provide 5 days' advance written notice before changing locks.
(2) After changing locks, you MUST provide a key to the tenant at any hour — 24/7 — if requested.
(3) Changing locks without proper notice or refusing to provide a key makes the landlord liable for actual damages, one month's rent, $1,000 penalty, and attorney's fees.

👔 Landlord Information & Signature

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📬 Proof of Service

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Texas 5-Day Notice of Intent to Change Locks — Complete Guide

Texas Property Code § 92.0081 is a unique Texas remedy allowing landlords to change locks on nonpaying tenants — but only with strict compliance. This is an alternative to (not a replacement for) eviction proceedings.

§ 92.0081 Requirements Checklist

  • Lease must contain a written lock change provision
  • Tenant must be delinquent in rent payment
  • 5 days' written notice required before changing locks
  • After lock change: must provide key to tenant at any hour, any day, upon request
  • Must post written notice on door showing where to get the key
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⚖ Legal Disclaimer

This form is for informational purposes only. Texas eviction procedures are technical — errors result in dismissal. Consult a qualified Texas attorney before serving any notice or filing any court document.