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San Antonio, TX Rental Property Rules: No-Fault Evictions (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified May 2026

Key Facts

State statute
TX Property Code Sec. 91.001
Notice month-to-month
At least 30 days written
Just-cause required
No, not in SA
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. San Antonio has no just-cause requirement and no ordinance restricting no-fault, end-of-lease nonrenewal.

Sec. 24.005. NOTICE REQUIRED BEFORE FILING CERTAIN EVICTION SUITS. (a) If the occupant is a tenant under a written lease or oral rental agreement, the landlord must give a tenant who defaults or holds over beyond the end of the rental term or renewal period at least three days' written notice to vacate the premises before the landlord files a forcible detainer suit, unless the parties have contracted for a shorter or longer notice period in a written lease or agreement.

Source: TX Property Code Ch. 24View official code

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 Property Code Chapter 24 then governs the eviction lawsuit if the tenant remains. San Antonio 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 SA Fair Housing Code Chapter 2-92 still prohibit retaliation, discrimination, and termination based on protected characteristics.

Violations & Fines

Terminating a tenancy in retaliation for code complaints or repair requests under Texas Property Code Section 92.331, or based on race or other protected classes under Chapter 2-92, exposes landlords to civil damages and attorney fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my San Antonio landlord refuse to renew my lease without giving a reason?
Generally yes. Texas allows nonrenewal at the natural end of a fixed-term lease without stating cause. Landlords still cannot retaliate or discriminate under Sec. 92.331 or SA Chapter 2-92.
How much notice ends a San Antonio month-to-month tenancy?
Texas Property Code Section 91.001 requires written notice at least one rental-payment interval, normally 30 days, before the intended termination date. Lease terms can lengthen but not shorten this notice.

Sources & Official References

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