The bill amends Section 92.056 of the Property Code to establish a landlord's obligation to acknowledge receipt of a tenant's notice regarding repairs or remedies for conditions that significantly impact their health or safety. Specifically, it introduces new subsections (c-1), (c-2), and (c-3). Under subsection (c-1), landlords must provide written acknowledgment of the notice to the tenant within two business days, including a statement of the tenant's rights and remedies. Subsection (c-2) extends this requirement to notices concerning common areas, mandating that landlords notify all tenants with access to those areas in a similar manner.

Additionally, subsection (c-3) grants tenants the right to seek judicial remedies if a landlord fails to comply with the acknowledgment requirements outlined in subsections (c-1) or (c-2). This bill aims to enhance tenant protections and ensure timely communication regarding health and safety issues in rental properties. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Property Code 92.056 (Property Code 92)