RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING

Sec. 94.105. RETENTION OF SECURITY DEPOSIT; ACCOUNTING. (a) Before returning a security deposit, the landlord may deduct from the deposit damages and charges for which the tenant is legally liable under the lease agreement or as a result of breaching the lease. (b) The landlord may not retain any portion of a security deposit to cover normal wear and tear. (c) If the landlord retains all or part of a security deposit under this section, the landlord shall give to the tenant the balance of the security deposit, if any, together with a written description and itemized list of all deductions. The landlord is not required to give the tenant a description and itemized list of deductions if: (1) the tenant owes rent when the tenant surrenders possession of the manufactured home lot; and (2) no controversy exists concerning the amount of rent owed. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002.