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. Harris County has no just-cause requirement and no county ordinance restricting end-of-lease nonrenewal of private rentals.
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 Property Code Chapter 24 then governs eviction lawsuits in Harris County's Justice of the Peace courts if the tenant remains. Harris County has not imposed just-cause eviction; landlords may decline renewal or end at-will tenancies without stating fault. Federal Fair Housing Act protections still bar retaliation, discrimination, and termination based on protected characteristics. Houston's housing code adds limited tenant protections within city limits but not countywide.
Terminating a tenancy in retaliation for code complaints or repair requests under Texas Property Code Section 92.331, or based on race, disability, familial status, or other federally protected classes, exposes landlords to civil damages and attorney fees.
La Porte, TX
La Porte Code of Ordinances Chapter 74 (Nuisances) prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing sounds including amplified music. Sound from loudspeakers, PA sy...
La Porte, TX
La Porte regulates construction noise through its nuisance ordinance in Chapter 74. While no standalone construction hours ordinance exists, residential cons...
La Porte, TX
La Porte Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 (Animals) addresses barking dogs as a nuisance. A dog that barks, howls, or makes excessive noise continuously that di...
La Porte, TX
La Porte does not have a specific ordinance restricting leaf blower use. Gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are permitted for residential and commercial l...
La Porte, TX
La Porte regulates the parking and storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers on residential property through its zoning and property maintenance ...
La Porte, TX
La Porte requires driveways to meet city standards for materials, width, and construction. Vehicles must be parked on paved surfaces — parking on grass, dirt...
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