Texas Landlord Notice Templates
Free fill-in-the-blank notices with Texas-specific notice periods and legal requirements.
Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
First step in eviction for unpaid rent. Gives tenant a fixed window to pay in full or vacate.
Texas: Texas uses 'notice to vacate' — tenant may pay to stop eviction but notice doesn't explicitly require pay option.
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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: Texas uses notice to vacate for all grounds.
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Notice to Quit (Uncurable Violation)
For serious violations where no cure is permitted — illegal activity, substantial damage, or nuisance.
Texas: 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.
Texas: 30-day notice for month-to-month termination.
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Notice of Non-Renewal of Lease
Informs tenant that their fixed-term lease will not be renewed at expiration.
Texas: 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.
Texas: 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.
Texas: 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.
Texas: 3-day notice to vacate for lease violation. Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001. Lease may specify longer cure period.
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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.
Texas: 3-day notice to vacate.
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Unauthorized Pet Notice
Notice to tenant regarding an unauthorized pet on the premises.
Texas: 3-day notice.
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Notice of Property Damage
Notice regarding tenant-caused property damage, with demand for repair or payment.
Texas: 3-day notice to vacate.
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Lease Renewal Offer
Offer to renew the lease, with new terms and deadline to respond.
Texas: 3-day notice to vacate for lease violation. Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001.
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Notice of Rent Increase
Formal notice of an upcoming rent increase, with required advance notice period.
Texas: 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.
Texas: TX: 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.
Texas: TX: 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.
Texas: 30-day return deadline. Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103. Bad faith withholding: 3x deposit + $100 + attorney fees.
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Rent Receipt
Written acknowledgement that rent has been received. Some states require landlords to provide a receipt on request.
Texas: 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.
Texas: Provide written confirmation of all deposits collected. Check your state statute for bank notification and escrow requirements.