Rent control rules in Cedar Hill, TX — also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances — limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
Texas prohibits rent control. TX Property Code Section 214.902 bans municipalities and counties from adopting rent control ordinances. No rent stabilization, rent caps, or rent increase limits at any level.
Rent control is prohibited in Texas. TX Property Code Section 214.902 explicitly prohibits municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions from adopting rent control ordinances. Dallas County cannot enact rent stabilization, rent caps, or rent increase limitations for unincorporated areas. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice. For month-to-month tenancies, one rental period's notice is customary. For fixed-term leases, rent increases take effect at lease renewal. The free market determines rental rates in all of Texas.
No rent control violations possible (no rent control exists). Landlords must honor lease terms.
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