Dallas, TX Rental Property Rules: No-Fault Evictions (2026)
Key Facts
- State statute
- TX Property Code Sec. 91.001
- Notice for month-to-month
- At least 30 days written
- Just-cause required
- No, not in Dallas
- Eviction process
- TX Property Code Ch. 24
- Retaliation barred
- Sec. 92.331
Summary
Texas allows landlords to end fixed-term leases at expiration and to terminate month-to-month tenancies with at least 30 days' written notice for any lawful reason. Dallas has no just-cause requirement and no ordinance restricting no-fault, end-of-lease nonrenewal.
Sec. 91.001. NOTICE FOR TERMINATING CERTAIN TENANCIES. (a) A monthly tenancy or a tenancy from month to month may be terminated by the tenant or the landlord giving notice of termination to the other.(b) If a notice of termination is given under Subsection (a) and if the rent-paying period is at least one month, the tenancy terminates on whichever of the following days is the later:(1) the day given in the notice for termination; or(2) one month after the day on which the notice is given.(c) If a notice of termination is given under Subsection (a) and if the rent-paying period is less than a month, the tenancy terminates on whichever of the following days is the later:(1) the day given in the notice for termination; or(2) the day following the expiration of the period beginning on the d...
Full Breakdown
Texas Property Code Section 91.001 permits either party to terminate a month-to-month tenancy by giving written notice at least one rental-payment interval, generally 30 days, before the intended termination. Fixed-term leases simply expire at the stated end date unless renewed. Texas Chapter 24 then governs eviction lawsuits if the tenant remains. Dallas City Code does not impose just-cause eviction; landlords may decline renewal or end at-will tenancies without stating fault. Federal Fair Housing Act and Dallas Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Chapter 46 still prohibit retaliation, discrimination, and termination based on protected characteristics including source of income.
Violations & Fines
Terminating a tenancy in retaliation for code complaints or repair requests under Texas Property Code Section 92.331, or based on race, source of income, or Chapter 46 protected classes, exposes landlords to civil damages and attorney fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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