North Richland Hills, TX Rental Property Rules: Rent Control (2026)

Texas is a rent-control-preempted state. Under Texas Local Government Code Section 214.902, cities and counties are prohibited from enacting ordinances that control rental rates for private residential property, except under a narrow emergency provision that requires declaration by the city council and approval by the governor during a specific housing emergency. North Richland Hills has not sought and has no current mechanism for rent control. Rent amounts, increases, and fees are governed by the terms of the lease and Texas Property Code Chapter 92. For month-to-month tenancies, Texas requires the landlord to provide at least one full rental payment period of notice before a rent increase (Texas Property Code 92.024 does not specify, but common practice and lease terms require 30 days). For fixed-term leases, rent is locked for the term. Tenants facing rapid increases may seek rental assistance through Tarrant County Community Services, the NRH Housing Choice Voucher program (Fort Worth Housing Solutions administers area Section 8), or nonprofit resources such as the United Way of Tarrant County. Eviction for unpaid rent must still follow proper notice and court process.