Showing ordinances that apply to Paloma Creek South, TX
Paloma Creek South is an unincorporated community (population 9,539) in Denton County, Texas. Because Paloma Creek South is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Denton County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The just cause eviction rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Denton County and Texas do not have just cause eviction requirements. Texas is a landlord-friendly state where a property owner may decline to renew a lease for any reason or no reason at all. A landlord may terminate a month-to-month tenancy with proper notice under Texas Property Code without stating a reason. No city or county in Texas has adopted a just cause eviction ordinance, and state preemption under Local Government Code Section 214.902 likely prevents any such local regulation.
Texas law does not require landlords to have good cause or just cause to end a tenancy at the expiration of a lease term. Under Texas Property Code Chapter 91, a month-to-month tenancy may be terminated by either party with notice equal to one rental period (typically 30 days). When a fixed-term lease expires, the landlord has no obligation to renew and may choose not to renew for any lawful reason, including no reason at all. Texas does not have anti-retaliation protections as broad as some states, though Property Code Section 92.331 does prohibit retaliatory eviction within six months of a tenant making a repair request or exercising a legal right. During an active lease term, a landlord must follow the eviction process through Justice Court — typically filing a forcible detainer action after proper notice to vacate (usually three days unless the lease specifies otherwise). Denton County Justice of the Peace courts handle eviction proceedings. The state preemption framework under LGC 214.902, while specifically addressing rent control, reflects the Texas Legislatures intent to prevent local regulation of the landlord-tenant relationship beyond state law.
There are no just cause eviction requirements to violate in Denton County. A landlord who attempts to evict during an active lease term without following proper procedures may face a wrongful eviction claim. Self-help eviction (changing locks, removing belongings, shutting off utilities) is illegal under Texas Property Code Section 92.0081 and subjects the landlord to liability for actual damages, one months rent plus $1,000, and attorneys fees.
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