Texas Property Code 92.259 – Landlord’s Failure to Install, Inspect, or Repair
(a) A landlord is liable according to this subchapter if:
(1) the landlord did not install a smoke alarm at the time of initial occupancy by the tenant as required by this subchapter or a municipal ordinance permitted by this subchapter; or
(2) the landlord does not install, inspect, or repair the smoke alarm on or before the seventh day after the date the tenant gives the landlord written notice that the tenant may exercise his remedies under this subchapter if the landlord does not comply with the request within seven days.
(b) If the tenant gives notice under Subsection (a)(2) and the tenant’s lease is in writing, the lease may require the tenant to make the initial request for installation, inspection, or repair of a smoke alarm in writing.
Terms Used In Texas Property Code 92.259
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005