Texas Tenant Screening Policy Builder

FCRA notice: LandLawKit is not a consumer reporting agency and does not furnish consumer reports as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). If you obtain credit, background, or eviction-history reports, you are solely responsible for FCRA compliance — including obtaining the applicant's written consent and sending any required adverse-action notice after a denial. You must also follow the Fair Housing Act and all state and local fair-housing laws; do not screen or deny on any protected basis. This tool provides general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. It reflects STATE-level statutes only — your city or county may add requirements (local rent control, just-cause eviction, rental registration, or longer notice periods). Self-help evictions — changing locks, removing doors, or shutting off utilities — are illegal in most states; eviction must go through the court. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.