Irving enforces building and housing standards for all rental properties. Texas Property Code Ch. 92 sets landlord obligations for habitability, security devices, and smoke detectors.
Irving enforces habitability standards for rental properties through building and housing code enforcement. Texas Property Code Chapter 92 governs landlord-tenant relationships, including requirements for security devices (deadbolts, window latches, peepholes), smoke detectors in each bedroom and level, and habitable conditions. Landlords must make diligent efforts to repair conditions that materially affect health or safety after tenant notice. Irving's property standards codes require that rental units meet minimum requirements for structural integrity, plumbing, electrical systems, heating, and ventilation. Exterior maintenance including grounds, parking areas, and common spaces must be maintained. Tenants can report habitability concerns to Code Enforcement.
Landlords face code violations, fines, and potential tenant remedies under TX Property Code Ch. 92.
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Irving Ch. 22 restricts amplified sound that disturbs the peace. Loudspeakers and amplifiers are prohibited when they create unreasonable disturbance. Quiet ...
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Irving Ch. 22 makes unreasonably loud animal noise a per se violation. The owner, controller, or caretaker is responsible. Licensed animal facilities are exe...
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Irving restricts overnight parking of oversized vehicles and trailers in residential areas. Standard passenger vehicles may park overnight on streets where n...
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Retaining walls at or below grade are excluded from fence height measurements. Walls exceeding 4 feet require engineering. Building permits are required for ...
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Texas Property Code § 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning beekeeping that complies with TX Apiary Inspection Act. Irving allows beekeeping subject to nuisanc...
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Irving does not impose breed-specific bans. Dogs deemed dangerous or vicious under Ch. 6 are regulated regardless of breed. Dangerous dog registration and en...
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