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Rental Property Rules in Odessa, TX (2026)

1 verified rental property rules for Odessa, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Repairs & Habitability

Odessa can order the vacation, repair, securing, or demolition of any building, rental or owner-occupied, that is dilapidated, substandard, or unfit for human habitation and a hazard to public health or safety.

Odessa Dangerous Buildings & Habitability

Some Restrictions

Odessa Code of Ordinances § 3-10-1(c),(d)(1)

Buildings within the terms of subsection (d) of this section shall be considered "dangerous buildings" and are hereby declared a nuisance. ... The city may require the vacation, securing, repair, removal or demolition of a building that is: (1) Dilapidated, substandard or unfit for human habitation and a hazard to public health, safety and welfare;