The bill, known as the Aleah Wallace Act, aims to clarify the justified use of force, including deadly force, by individuals on residential property and in manufactured home communities. It amends the Property Code to include new provisions that protect unit owners and tenants from adverse actions, such as fines or eviction, based on the justified use of force as defined under Chapter 9 of the Penal Code. Specifically, it establishes that an association or board cannot penalize a unit owner, tenant, or their guests for using justified force, and it creates an irrebuttable presumption of justification if the individual is found not guilty, not indicted, or not prosecuted for the use of force.

Additionally, the bill introduces new sections to the Property Code that prevent landlords from evicting or threatening to evict tenants for justified use of force on leased premises. The provisions ensure that the rights of tenants and unit owners are protected in situations where the use of force is deemed justified. The bill also clarifies that these new protections do not affect the enforceability of existing lease agreements made before the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

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