Rental Property Rules in Tarrant County, TX (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Tarrant County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tarrant County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Rent Control

Rent control is prohibited statewide under Texas Local Government Code Section 214.902. Tarrant County and its cities cannot cap rents except during a declared housing emergency with specific findings.

Rent Control in Tarrant County

Few Restrictions

Tex. Local Government Code Sec. 214.902

Sec. 214.902. RENT CONTROL. (a) The governing body of a municipality may, by ordinance, establish rent control if: (1) the governing body finds that a housing emergency exists due to a disaster as defined by Section 418.004, Government Code; and (2) the governor approves the ordinance. (b) The governing body shall continue or discontinue rent control in the same manner that the governor continu...

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Just Cause Eviction

Texas does not require just cause for eviction. Tarrant County landlords may end month-to-month tenancies with 30-day notice and evict for non-payment or lease violation under Texas Property Code Chapter 24.

Just Cause Eviction in Tarrant County

Few Restrictions

Tex. Property Code Sec. 24.005(a)

Sec. 24.005. NOTICE REQUIRED BEFORE FILING CERTAIN EVICTION SUITS. (a) If the occupant is a tenant under a written lease or oral rental agreement, the landlord must give a tenant who defaults or holds over beyond the end of the rental term or renewal period at least three days' written notice to vacate the premises before the landlord files a forcible detainer suit, unless the parties have cont...

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Rental Registration

Tarrant County does not operate a rental registration or inspection program in unincorporated areas. Texas Property Code Chapter 92 sets habitability standards. HOAs may require tenant registration.