🤠 Texas Utility Payment Disclosure
Disclosure of Utility Billing Arrangements — Tex. Prop. Code § 92.008
REQUIRED FOR SUBMETERED / ALLOCATION BILLING: Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.008, Texas landlords using submetered or allocation billing for utilities must disclose the billing arrangement in writing before the tenant signs the lease. Landlords cannot disconnect utilities as a rent collection tactic.
⚡ Utility Billing Details
Texas landlords MAY NOT disconnect utilities to force rent payment or to evict a tenant. Utility disconnection as a self-help remedy is illegal under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.008 and can result in tenant damages plus one month's rent + $1,000 penalty.
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Texas Property Code § 92.008 requires landlords using submetered or allocation billing to disclose the billing arrangement before the lease is signed. Texas strictly prohibits landlords from disconnecting utilities as a rent collection or eviction tactic — this is illegal “self-help” eviction.
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. Texas disclosure requirements change. Consult a qualified Texas attorney before signing any lease.
