Texas Landlord Notice Templates
Fill-in-the-blank notices with Texas-specific notice periods and legal requirements. Build and preview free — Pro ($50/mo) to print, e-sign, and serve.
Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
First step in eviction for unpaid rent. Gives tenant a fixed window to pay in full or vacate.
Post-SB 38 (eff. Jan 1, 2026): if the tenant was not late or delinquent in paying rent before the month in which the notice is given, the notice must give the tenant the choice to pay the rent due or vacate; if the tenant was late before that month, either a pay-or-vacate notice or a notice to vacate may be used (Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005(a)). Calendar days, but a period whose last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or state or federal holiday runs to the next business day (§ 24.0042).
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Notice to Cure Lease Violation or Quit
For curable lease violations. Gives tenant an opportunity to correct the problem before eviction proceeds.
Texas has no statutory right to cure: Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005(a) requires a notice to vacate (3 days unless the written lease sets a different period). If the lease gives a cure opportunity, follow it.
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Notice to Quit (Uncurable Violation)
For serious violations where no cure is permitted — illegal activity, substantial damage, or nuisance.
3-day notice to vacate.
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Notice of Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy
Ends a month-to-month tenancy without cause. Notice period varies by state and sometimes by tenancy length.
At least one month's notice: the tenancy ends on the later of the date stated in the notice or one month after the notice is given (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001(b)); rent is owed only through the termination date (§ 91.001(d)). LandLawKit defaults to 31 days so the notice always covers a full month. A different period agreed in an instrument signed by both parties controls (§ 91.001(e)).
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Notice of Non-Renewal of Lease
Informs tenant that their fixed-term lease will not be renewed at expiration.
30-day notice is customary. Check lease terms.
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Notice of Entry / Notice to Enter
Required advance notice before landlord enters the rental unit for repairs, inspection, or showing.
No specific statutory notice period — 'reasonable notice' applies. 24 hours is standard.
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Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Notice
Notice to tenant regarding scheduled move-in or move-out inspection. Tenant has right to attend.
24 hours reasonable notice.
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Noise Violation Warning
Written warning to tenant about noise complaints. First step before serving a formal cure-or-quit notice.
3-day notice to vacate (Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005(a)) unless the written lease sets a shorter or longer period. Texas law does not require a cure opportunity; follow the lease.
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Notice Regarding Unauthorized Occupant
Notice to tenant that an unauthorized person is living in the unit in violation of the lease.
3-day notice to vacate.
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Unauthorized Pet Notice
Notice to tenant regarding an unauthorized pet on the premises.
3-day notice.
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Notice of Property Damage
Notice regarding tenant-caused property damage, with demand for repair or payment.
3-day notice to vacate.
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Lease Renewal Offer
Offer to renew the lease, with new terms and deadline to respond.
Send 60-90 days before lease end to give tenant time to respond and yourself time to re-list if they decline.
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Notice of Rent Increase
Formal notice of an upcoming rent increase, with required advance notice period.
30-day notice for month-to-month. No state cap on increases.
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Move-Out Instructions and Checklist
Detailed move-out instructions sent before tenant vacates, to maximize deposit return and avoid disputes.
30 days to return deposit.
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Security Deposit Itemization / Deduction Notice
Itemized list of deductions from security deposit. Required by law before withholding any portion of the deposit.
Itemized deductions within 30 days. Failure = liable for $100 + 3x amount wrongfully withheld + attorney fees.
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Security Deposit Return Letter
Accompanying letter when returning the full security deposit with no deductions.
30-day return deadline after surrender. Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103. Bad-faith withholding: $100 + 3x the amount wrongfully withheld + attorney's fees (§ 92.109(a)); refund/itemization later than 30 days after surrender is presumed bad faith (§ 92.109(d)).
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Rent Receipt
Written acknowledgement that rent has been received. Some states require landlords to provide a receipt on request.
Provide a receipt for every cash payment. Recommended for all payment types as a record-keeping best practice.
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Security Deposit Receipt
Written acknowledgement of security deposit collected at move-in. Required in many states.
Provide written confirmation of all deposits collected. Check your state statute for bank notification and escrow requirements.
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Sublease Agreement
Original tenant (sublandlord) rents the premises, or part of it, to a subtenant for part or all of the remaining lease term.
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Lease Amendment
Change specific terms of an existing lease while leaving the rest of the lease in effect.
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Pet Addendum
Adds permission and rules for a tenant to keep a pet, as an addendum to an existing lease.
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Cosigner / Guarantor Agreement
A cosigner (guarantor) agrees to be responsible for the tenant's lease obligations if the tenant does not pay or perform.
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Lease Assignment
Transfers all of a tenant's lease rights and obligations to a new tenant, with landlord consent.
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Agreement to Cancel Lease (Mutual Termination)
Landlord and tenant mutually agree to end an existing lease early, releasing both from future obligations.
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Notice of Abandoned Personal Property
Notifies a former tenant that personal property was left behind and how/when to reclaim it before disposal.
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Rent Payment Plan (Late Rent Agreement)
Sets a schedule for a tenant to repay overdue rent over time without waiving the landlord's rights.
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Roommate Agreement
Sets shared-living terms between roommates (rent split, deposit, chores, guests) — a side agreement among co-tenants, not a lease with the landlord.
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Room Rental Agreement
Rents a private room in a shared home to a tenant, with shared use of common areas — a lease between the property owner/primary tenant and the room renter.
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Lease Renewal Agreement
Extends an existing lease for a new term, with any agreed changes such as a new rent amount. (Distinct from a renewal offer notice — this is the signed agreement.)
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Vacation / Short-Term Rental Agreement
Short-term rental of a furnished property to a guest for a vacation or stay, with check-in/out dates and a refundable damage deposit.