Texas Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

Notice Date: [[Notice Date]]

Landlord / Property Manager: [[Landlord Full Name or Company]]
Property Address: [[Property Full Address]], [[City]], TX [[ZIP Code]]

Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

This document provides a complete, Texas-compliant written notice of lease renewal and/or rent adjustment. It is structured to satisfy the requirements of Texas Property Code § 91.001 for periodic (month-to-month) tenancies and recommended best practices for fixed-term lease renewals. Texas has no statewide rent control or statutory rent caps.

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1. Texas notice requirements, Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001 for month-to-month tenancies; lease controls for fixed terms

Under Texas Property Code § 91.001, either party to a month-to-month tenancy may terminate or modify the terms of the tenancy by giving notice equal to the interval between rental payments (typically 30 days). For rent increases or other changes to a periodic tenancy, written notice is strongly recommended and, when properly given, binds the tenant if the tenant remains in possession after the notice period.

• For month-to-month tenancies, advance written notice equal to the rental period (usually 30 days) is required to change rent or other material terms.
• The notice must clearly state the new rent amount, the effective date, and any other changed terms.
• If the tenancy is governed by a written lease with a fixed term, the lease itself controls renewal, notice, and rent adjustment procedures. Review the lease first.
• No rent increase may take effect mid-lease term unless the lease expressly permits it or the tenant agrees in writing.

Tenancy Type for This Notice: [[Month-to-Month / Fixed Term Lease Ending [[Lease Expiration Date]]]]

Recommended / Required Notice Period Applied: [[30 days / Number of days equal to rental period per § 91.001]]

Effective Date of Change: [[Effective Date of New Rent or Terms]]

2. Confirmation that Texas has no statewide rent control or statutory caps

Texas has NO statewide rent control, rent stabilization, or statutory cap on rent increases. Texas Local Government Code § 214.902 expressly preempts local governments from enacting rent control ordinances.

• Landlords may adjust rent to any amount permitted by the market and the terms of the lease.
• There is no AB 1482-style statewide rent cap (5% + CPI or similar) in Texas.
• No relocation assistance or "just cause" requirements apply to rent increases or non-renewals under Texas state law.
• Local ordinances attempting to impose rent caps or just-cause eviction are preempted and unenforceable for most private residential property.

Rent Control / Cap Status: No statewide rent control or statutory increase limit applies in Texas. Local rent control preempted by Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 214.902.

Local Ordinance Check: [[No applicable local rent control or just-cause ordinance / See attached summary if any local rule applies]]

3. Renewal terms, new rent amount, lease term, any changed conditions

The following terms will apply beginning on the Effective Date unless the tenant provides timely written notice of non-renewal (where permitted by the lease) or the parties execute a new written lease agreement.

Current Lease Terms
- Monthly Rent: [[Current Monthly Rent]]
- Lease Type / Term: [[Current Lease Type and End Date]]
- Additional Monthly Charges: [[Current Additional Charges, e.g. pet rent, parking, utilities]]
- Other Terms: [[Current material terms relevant to renewal]]

Proposed New Terms Effective [[Effective Date]]
- New Monthly Rent: [[New Monthly Rent]]
- New Lease Type / Term: [[New Lease Term, e.g. Month-to-Month or 12-Month Renewal]]
- New Lease Start Date: [[New Lease Start Date]]
- New Lease End Date (if fixed): [[New Lease End Date]]
- Changed Additional Charges: [[New or Unchanged Additional Charges]]
- Other Modified Conditions: [[Description of Any Other Changed Terms or "None"]]

Dollar Increase: $[[Dollar Amount of Increase]] per month
Percentage Increase: [[Percentage Increase]]%

The tenant is not required to accept the new terms. If the tenant does not agree and the tenancy is month-to-month, the tenant may provide proper notice to terminate. If a fixed-term lease is expiring, the lease governs holdover and renewal options.

4. Tenant / landlord names, property address, current and new rent, effective date

Property: [[Property Full Street Address, City, TX ZIP]]

Landlord / Authorized Agent
Name: [[Landlord Full Name or Management Company]]
Mailing Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Current Address: [[Current Rental Address if different]]

Current Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]
New Monthly Rent Effective [[Effective Date]]: $[[New Monthly Rent]]
Additional Charges (if changing): [[List or "Unchanged"]]

5. Method / proof of service

Written notice is strongly recommended. Acceptable delivery methods for proof include:

• Hand delivery to the tenant in person, with signed acknowledgment or witness.
• Certified mail, return receipt requested, to the tenant at the Premises or last known address.
• Posting in a conspicuous place on the inside of the main entry door plus mailing a copy (if permitted by lease or local rule).

Delivery Method Used for This Notice: [[Hand delivery / Certified mail return receipt #[[Tracking]] / Posting + mail]]

Date Delivered / Mailed / Posted: [[Delivery Date]]

Proof Retained: [[Copy of signed acknowledgment / Certified mail receipt and green card / Dated photo of posting + mailing receipt]]

6. Signature / date

Landlord / Authorized Agent

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Notice Date]]

Printed Name / Title: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]

Acknowledgment of Receipt (Optional, Tenant may sign)

I acknowledge receipt of this notice on [[Date Received]].

Tenant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date Received]]
Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]], -

Texas Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Statutory and Preemption Reference

Additional Best Practices for Texas Landlords and Tenants

• Deliver the notice early enough to allow the full statutory or lease-required period before the effective date.
• Keep a copy of the notice and all proof of delivery (certified mail receipts, signed acknowledgments, or dated photographs) in the tenant file for at least three years.
• If the tenant remains after the notice period without agreeing to new terms, the tenancy may convert to month-to-month on the new terms (or terminate, depending on lease language and notice given).
• For fixed-term leases, begin renewal discussions 60, 90 days before expiration to allow time for negotiation or proper non-renewal notice.
• Do not use rent increases or non-renewal as retaliation for tenant complaints or exercise of legal rights. Retaliatory conduct can expose the landlord to damages and attorney fees.
• Consider offering a new written lease agreement for fixed terms rather than relying solely on notice for material changes.

Disclaimer and Sources

Template, not professional legal advice. This template provides general guidance on Texas lease renewal and rent increase notice requirements as of June 2026 and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed Texas attorney. Review the governing lease for any specific renewal, notice, or rent-adjustment clauses. Local court or ordinance nuances (if any) should be verified. Texas expressly prohibits local rent control; any conflicting local rule is preempted.

Sources (as of June 2026):
- Texas Property Code § 91.001 (Notice requirements for periodic tenancies)
- Texas Local Government Code § 214.902 (Rent control preemption)
- Texas Property Code Chapter 92 (Residential tenancies, deposits, remedies)
- Texas statutes and attorney general / bar resources on landlord-tenant notices

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