Dallas County does not operate a systematic rental inspection program. The City of Dallas runs Single Family Rental Registration and inspection. Other Dallas County cities have varying programs. Check your city.
Texas counties lack general rental inspection authority. Dallas County conducts no proactive code enforcement on rental properties. The City of Dallas operates a Single Family Rental Registration program (Chapter 27) requiring registration and minimum standards inspections of one-to-four-unit rentals, plus the Multi-Tenant Rental Registration program for larger properties. Inspections occur on complaint, registration cycle, or systematic neighborhood sweeps. Irving, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, and Plano have their own rental registration or proactive inspection programs of varying intensity. Texas Property Code Chapter 92 sets baseline habitability standards statewide that tenants can enforce through justice court regardless of city program.
Unregistered Dallas rentals: fines up to $2,000 per day. Substandard conditions: orders to repair, civil penalties, possible criminal misdemeanor charges.
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DeSoto, TX
DeSoto restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zoning districts. Commercial vehicles over one ton rated capacity, semi-tractors, trailers ove...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto requires all residential swimming pools with water depths over 24 inches to be fully enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches (4 feet) tall, per Texas...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto generally permits wood, vinyl, wrought iron, chain link, masonry, and composite fences in residential zones, but each district has specific rules. Fro...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto limits residential fence heights based on yard location. Fences in front yards are typically limited to 4 feet tall, while side and rear yard fences m...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto requires fences to be structurally sound, properly installed, and maintained in good repair. Posts must be set in concrete footings of adequate depth ...
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto discourages feeding of wildlife that creates nuisance or public health concerns. Intentional feeding of feral hogs, coyotes, raccoons, and similar wil...
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