Mansfield does not maintain a citywide rental registration or licensing program. Landlords must comply with Texas Property Code Chapter 92 for habitability, security devices, and smoke alarms.
The City of Mansfield does not require general residential rental properties to register or obtain a rental license. Unlike some Texas cities that have adopted rental inspection or registration programs, Mansfield relies on state law and complaint-based enforcement for rental housing standards. Landlords operating in Mansfield must comply with Texas Property Code Chapter 92, which establishes habitability obligations, required security devices (keyed deadbolts, sliding door locks, window latches), smoke alarms, and procedures for handling security deposits and repairs. Short-term rentals (fewer than 30 days) may be subject to hotel occupancy tax collection and zoning restrictions separate from long-term rental rules. Rental property owners should also ensure compliance with Mansfield property maintenance and building codes. Landlords who are out of state or absent must designate a Texas agent for service of process under Texas Property Code 92.201. For questions about local rental standards, contact Mansfield Code Compliance at 817-276-4200.
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