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Texas House Bill HB1860

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1860

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to disclosure by the landlord of a residential multiunit complex to a tenant of the percentage of the tenant's monthly rent payment attributable to the property taxes due for the complex.

Impact

The implementation of HB1860 will affect state laws governing tenant protections and landlord obligations. Specifically, it adds a requirement to the Property Code under Section 92.027, which specifically targets multiunit complexes that use an online platform for rent payments. It aims to clarify the financial relationship between tenants and landlords, allowing tenants to understand better how property taxes relate to their rental costs. This is intended to promote overall fairness in rental agreements and enhance tenant awareness and advocacy.

Summary

House Bill 1860 aims to enhance transparency between landlords and tenants in residential multiunit complexes regarding property taxes. The bill mandates that landlords must disclose the percentage of a tenant's monthly rent that is attributable to property taxes. This information needs to be made available through an online apartment portal, providing easy access for tenants. The intent is to ensure tenants are aware of the portion of their rent contributing to property tax, fostering a more informed tenant-landlord relationship.

Contention

While the bill supports transparency, it may also raise concerns among landlords regarding the administrative burden of maintaining and updating the online portal in compliance with the law. Some landlords might view the requirement for detailed disclosures as an additional regulatory hurdle. Conversely, tenant advocates may argue that this measure is a necessary step towards holding landlords accountable and ensuring fair pricing within the rental market. How the bill is perceived may vary across different regions, depending on existing landlord-tenant dynamics.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Property Code

  • Chapter 92. Residential Tenancies
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2516

Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords.

TX HB1048

Relating to a landlord's notice to residential tenants regarding rent increases.

TX HB1820

Relating to a landlord's right to enter the dwelling of a residential tenant.

TX HB1268

Relating to a landlord's liability to a tenant for a casualty loss to residential rental premises caused by the landlord.

TX HB4195

Relating to the installation by a residential tenant of an electric vehicle charging station in a parking space assigned to the tenant.

TX HB4298

Relating to certain municipal requirements imposed on a landlord of a dwelling or a multiunit complex.

TX HB1523

Relating to the establishment of a program administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and certain county housing authorities to incentivize landlords to accept tenants participating in the housing choice voucher program.

TX HB3963

Relating to the enforcement of parking rules or policies for a multiunit complex by a third-party parking enforcement vendor.

TX HB2593

Relating to a tenant's provision of notice to a landlord for a repair or remedy through an online apartment portal.

TX HB1049

Relating to prohibiting a prospective residential landlord from increasing the amount of rent during the rental application process.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.