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Lubbock, TX Rental Property Rules: Tenant Anti-Harassment (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified May 2026

Key Facts

City ordinance
None
Lockout ban
Section 92.0081
Utility shutoff ban
Section 92.008
Retaliation ban
Section 92.331

Summary

Lubbock has no city tenant anti-harassment ordinance. Texas Property Code sections 92.0081 and 92.331 prohibit lockouts, utility shutoffs, and retaliation, providing the primary remedies for harassed Lubbock tenants.

Sec. 92.331. RETALIATION BY LANDLORD. (a) A landlord may not retaliate against a tenant by taking an action described by Subsection (b) because the tenant:(1) in good faith exercises or attempts to exercise against a landlord a right or remedy granted to the tenant by lease, municipal ordinance, or federal or state statute;(2) gives a landlord a notice to repair or exercise a remedy under this chapter;(3) complains to a governmental entity responsible for enforcing building or housing codes, a public utility, or a civic or nonprofit agency, and the tenant:(A) claims a building or housing code violation or utility problem; and(B) believes in good faith that the complaint is valid and that the violation or problem occurred; or(4) establishes,

Source: Lubbock Code of OrdinancesView official code

Full Breakdown

Cities like Los Angeles and Seattle have detailed tenant anti-harassment ordinances with treble damages. Lubbock relies entirely on Texas Property Code. Section 92.0081 bans landlord lockouts except in narrow cases (delinquency with notice). Section 92.008 bans willful interruption of utilities. Section 92.331 prohibits retaliation against tenants who exercise rights or report code violations to the city. Tenants experiencing harassment can file complaints with Lubbock Code Enforcement (806-775-2087) for habitability issues and pursue civil remedies in Justice Court. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves Lubbock-area renters in housing-harassment cases.

Violations & Fines

Illegal lockout or utility shutoff violates Texas Property Code section 92.0081, supporting actual damages, one month rent, civil penalty of 500 dollars per violation, plus attorney fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my Lubbock landlord shuts off my power?
Texas Property Code section 92.008 prohibits willful utility interruption. You may sue for actual damages, one month rent, a 500 dollar civil penalty, plus reasonable attorney fees.
Can I be evicted for complaining to code enforcement?
No. Texas Property Code section 92.331 makes retaliation within six months of a good-faith complaint actionable for damages and attorney fees.

Sources & Official References

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