Every lease-clause guide we've written for Austin, Texas renters — 7 in all, each grounded in Texas law and what actually applies in Austin.
Each guide explains the clause in plain English, cites the Texas statute that applies, flags the red flags in your lease, and gives you a step-by-step plan if your landlord oversteps.
What happens if you need to break your lease before it ends — fees, notice periods, and your rights, specific to your state.
What happens when you stay past your lease end date. Many landlords charge 150–200% rent during the holdover period.
How much can be charged, what it covers, when you get it back, and how to fight wrongful deductions.
Pet deposits, breed restrictions, and what ESA (emotional support animal) federal laws mean for your rental agreement.
When and how your landlord can raise your rent during the lease term — fixed increases vs CPI-linked.
Who has to fix what, how fast your landlord must act, repair-and-deduct rules, and what to do when they stall — by state.
When a late fee is legal, how much a landlord can charge, grace periods, and how to dispute an unfair charge.