Showing ordinances that apply to Paloma Creek South, TX
Paloma Creek South is an unincorporated community (population 9,539) in Denton County, Texas. Because Paloma Creek South is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Denton County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The rent control rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Rent control is prohibited in Denton County and throughout Texas. Texas Local Government Code Section 214.902 expressly preempts all local governments — cities and counties — from adopting rent control ordinances. Landlords in Denton County may set rental rates at any amount the market will bear and may increase rent by any amount upon lease renewal or with proper notice for month-to-month tenancies. No local government in Texas can limit, regulate, or control the amount of rent charged for private residential or commercial property.
Texas Local Government Code Section 214.902, enacted in 2003, provides that a municipality or county may not adopt an ordinance, order, or other measure that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property. This preemption is absolute and applies to all forms of rent regulation including rent caps, rent stabilization, mandatory rent increase limits, and any scheme that would directly or indirectly control rental pricing. The statute was passed by the Texas Legislature to ensure uniform statewide real estate market conditions. Denton County has one of the fastest-growing rental markets in the DFW metroplex, with significant apartment construction along the I-35E and I-35W corridors. Despite rapid rent increases in cities like Denton, Lewisville, and the Frisco-adjacent areas, no local government has the authority to cap or limit rent. Landlords must still comply with Texas Property Code Chapter 92 regarding lease terms, security deposits, repair obligations, and notice requirements for rent increases on month-to-month leases (one full rental period notice required).
Rent control cannot be violated because it does not exist in Texas. Any local ordinance attempting to control rent would be void under Section 214.902. Landlords must comply with Texas Property Code Chapter 92 lease requirements, but there is no cap on the amount of rent that may be charged.
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