Just cause eviction rules in Richardson, TX — sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances — list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Texas does not recognize just-cause eviction; Richardson landlords may decline to renew a lease for any lawful, non-discriminatory reason.
Texas is a no-cause state for lease non-renewals, and Richardson has not adopted a just-cause eviction ordinance because cities lack authority to expand tenant termination protections beyond state law. Under Texas Property Code Chapter 24 and Chapter 92, landlords may choose not to renew a fixed-term lease without providing a reason, and may terminate a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' written notice. Evictions during the lease term still require a lawful reason such as non-payment of rent, lease violation, or holdover after termination, and landlords must deliver a proper notice to vacate before filing a forcible detainer suit in Justice Court. Federal protections still apply: evictions cannot be retaliatory against protected tenant activity and cannot be based on race, religion, disability, familial status, or other federally protected classes.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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