Lease Logic
Minimum coverage for personal liability?
$100,000
How long can a guest stay without written permission from the landlord?
No more than 2 consecutive days, and not more than twice per month.
True or False: Oral notice of termination is acceptable if both parties agree.
False — Oral notice is never sufficient under any circumstances.
Can the tenant move-out with Military orders without submitting a 30 days notice?
NO!
When does the renters insurance policy have to be implemented?
On or before the move-in date
True or False: “Surrender” and “Abandonment” mean the same thing in the lease.
False. “Surrender” means lawful return of possession when the tenant vacates and returns keys; “abandonment” occurs when rent is unpaid and the landlord affixes notice to the door without tenant response.
What is the maximum total number of days additional late charges may accrue for one late payment?
30 days.
What is the first thing a tenant must do before move-out?
Submit their 30-day notice
According to the lease, does the landlord’s insurance cover the tenant’s personal property?
No. Landlord’s insurance covers the property structure, not the tenant’s personal belongings.
Tenant accepts property "as is", what is the landlord required to do?
Landlord is under no obligation to make any changes upon tenant viewing the property.
How soon after tenant move-in must the landlord rekey all locks and security devices?
Within 7 days after the tenant moves in.
The lease automatically renews on what type of term, and under what condition?
It renews month-to-month only if neither party provides written notice of termination at least 30 days before the expiration date.
True or False: If all adult occupants die during the lease, the landlord must automatically terminate it.
False. The lease may be terminated only if the estate’s representative gives written notice under §92.0162 of the Texas Property Code.
True or False: The landlord must make emergency repairs even if the tenant is delinquent on rent.
False — Landlord isn’t obligated if rent is delinquent.
If deductions exceed the security deposit, how soon must the tenant pay the balance after written demand?
Within 10 days.
True or False: Rent can be increased during the primary term if the landlord gives 30 days’ notice.
False — Rent increases are only allowed after the primary term.
The lease specifies that the landlord is not responsible for damages from which of the following? Choose all that apply: fire, theft, explosion, vandalism, interruption of utilities.
All of the above. The lease explicitly lists these occurrences as tenant risks not covered by landlord liability.
True or False: If the tenant fails to occupy the property within 5 days after the commencement date for any reason, they may terminate the lease.
False — Only if the delay is caused by construction or a prior tenant holding over, not cleaning or repairs.
What specific addenda's are incorporated into this lease? Name at least three.
Lead-Based Paint Addendum, Rental Flood Disclosure, HVAC Filter Addendum, Lease Addendum, Animal Agreement, Bed Bug Addendum, Mold Remediation Notice.
True or False: The landlord is required to pay for non-mandatory HOA fees for tenant use of pools or gyms.
False — Only mandatory HOA fees are covered; user fees are the tenant’s responsibility.