Arlington landlords follow Texas Property Code §92.103, which requires return of a tenants security deposit within 30 days of move-out, accompanied by an itemized list of any deductions when the deposit is not refunded in full and the tenant has provided a forwarding address.
Arlington does not impose city-specific security-deposit rules; Texas Property Code Chapter 92, Subchapter C governs. Landlords must refund the deposit, less itemized deductions for damages beyond normal wear and tear, within 30 days of the tenant surrendering the unit and providing a written forwarding address. Bad-faith withholding exposes the landlord to liability for three times the wrongfully withheld amount plus 100 dollars and attorneys fees. There is no statutory cap on deposit amounts in Texas, though most Arlington landlords charge one to two months rent. Cleaning and pet fees must be disclosed in writing.
Bad-faith withholding triggers Texas Property Code §92.109 damages: three times the wrongfully withheld amount plus 100 dollars, plus reasonable attorneys fees recoverable in justice court.
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