H.B. No. 230 amends Section 92.054 of the Property Code to establish a landlord's liability in cases where a tenant's residential rental premises become unusable due to a casualty loss caused by the landlord's negligence or fault. The new provisions require that if comparable rental premises owned by the landlord are available, the landlord must allow the tenant to move into those premises for the remainder of their lease. If no such premises are available, the landlord is obligated to locate comparable rental options and is liable for any rent difference that exceeds the tenant's current lease amount.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that these new duties imposed on landlords are supplementary to existing landlord responsibilities and tenant remedies outlined in the subchapter. The provisions apply only to leases that are entered into or renewed after the bill's effective date, which is set for 91 days following the end of the legislative session.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Property Code 92.054 (Property Code 92)