Rent control rules in Richardson, TX — also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances — limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
Texas Local Government Code 214.902 preempts rent control; Richardson may not cap rents or annual increases on private residential property.
Richardson cannot impose rent control on private residential rentals because Texas Local Government Code Section 214.902 preempts any local ordinance that limits rent or rent increases. A city may only adopt rent control after the governor declares a housing emergency in that city and the governing body finds the emergency creates a severe shortage, a two-step gate that has not been met in modern Texas history. Richardson has never enacted rent control, and no cap on annual rent increases applies. Landlords must still follow the Texas Property Code Chapter 92 requirements for notices, security deposits, and habitability, and any rent increase mid-lease requires tenant consent unless the lease itself permits adjustment. Federal fair housing rules prohibit discriminatory rent pricing. Tenants facing large increases may seek relief only through negotiation or relocation.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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