Leander, TX Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum heat
- 65°F in habitable rooms
- Governing section
- § 3.03.502 (PMC § 602.3)
- Exception
- Extreme cold, full-capacity heating
- Base code
- 2021 Intl. Property Maintenance Code
Summary
Leander landlords who agree to furnish heat must keep habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms at a minimum 65°F under the amended Property Maintenance Code.
602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to maintain a temperature of not less than 65°F (18°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Exceptions:
1.When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required, provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Amend:
Full Breakdown
Under City Code § 3.03.502, amending Property Maintenance Code § 602.3, any Leander landlord who agrees, expressly or by implication, to furnish heat to a rental unit must maintain a minimum temperature of 65°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. The duty is excused when the outdoor temperature drops below the local winter design temperature, provided the heating system is running at full design capacity. The city adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code as its base property standards code under § 3.03.501.
Violations & Fines
Failure to supply required heat is prosecutable under the Code of Ordinances' general penalty provisions; each day the violation continues after notice is treated as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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