State Law Summary
Texas Lease Break Laws
State Law Summary
Texas Lease Break Laws
Landlord must mitigate 30-day notice DV protection
Texas law requires landlords to actively re-rent the unit — you only owe rent until a new tenant moves in.
Domestic violence protection: Texas allows survivors to exit a lease without financial penalty with proper documentation.
Average re-rental time: approximately 35 days.
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I'm active duty military
Federal SCRA law may protect you completely — $0 owed
I'm a domestic violence survivor with documentation
Many states allow immediate exit with no financial penalty
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A fee for advertising and re-renting, separate from rent. Common in Texas leases.
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