13.504 – IMPROPER RENTAL RATE INCREASE. If, during the 90-
Texas Water Code § 13.504
Summary
This law requires owners or managers of certain rental properties to reduce rental rates if they increased them due to utility cost increases within 90 days before installing individual meters or submeters. It mandates a refund of the increased amount to tenants affected by this improper rental increase.
Applies to apartment houses and manufactured home communities.
Requires immediate rental rate reduction and refunds.
Covers increases made within 90 days before meter installation.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's IMPROPER RENTAL RATE INCREASE. If, during the 90- law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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