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Applying for a place
What they can ask for in Texas
What can they charge me to apply?
Texas law sets no limit on application fees.
If they turn you down without having made their written screening rules available to you, they must refund the fee.
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“If the landlord rejects an applicant and the landlord has not made the notice required by Subsection (a) available, the landlord shall return the application fee and any application deposit …”
How big can the deposit be?
Texas law sets no maximum deposit.
It must come back within 30 days after you move out and give your new address in writing, minus listed damages (never for normal wear and tear).
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“the landlord shall refund a security deposit to the tenant on or before the 30th day after the date the tenant surrenders the premises …”
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