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Property managers and landlords in Texas are required by law to comply with state property codes. Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code addresses property code specific to rental properties. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm
Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code consists of three main components:
- Rekeying all exterior door locks
- Security device installation on all exterior doors, sliding glass doors, and windows
- Smoke detector installation
- Carbon Monoxide detector installation
- Fire extinguishers
Rekeying - the landlord has 7 days from time tenant takes possession to rekey all exterior doors. This applies to card entry and combo entry as well.
Security Device Installation - Every exterior door needs three components in order to be compliant to Texas Property Code:
- a keyed lock (deadbolt or doorknob, with the primary door requiring a keyed
- deadbolt)
- a one sided/keyless deadbolt
- door viewer
Security Device Substitutions
- A clear glass pane where you can see outside is an approved substitution for a door viewer/peephole.
- A ring bolt or drop bolt system or a metal bar across the inside of the door may be substituted for a keyless deadbolt. A chain latch, barrel bolt, or flip latch are NOT approved substitutions for a keyless deadbolt.
Smoke Alarms - Smoke detectors in a property must be less than 8 years old and in working order. There are 3 requirements for placement.
- Each bedroom
- One outside of every bedroom in the property. If multiple bedrooms use the same hallway, for example, one smoke detector in that hallway would meet this requirement.
- On each floor
Carbon Monoxide Detector - Carbon monoxide detectors are required in to be installed within 10 feet of sleeping areas.
Fire Extinguisher - each property is required to have a 2A:10B:C 5lb fire extinguisher with ProManage
