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Get your security deposit back in Texas

Your landlord must act within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises and provides a forwarding address under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103, § 92.109. If they missed it, a statute-cited demand letter is the fastest first move.

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What Texas law says

Deadline to return / itemizewithin 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises and provides a forwarding address
StatuteTex. Prop. Code § 92.103, § 92.109 — read the official text
Itemized deduction statementRequired if any portion is withheld
Exposure for wrongful withholdingBad-faith retention can make the landlord liable for $100 plus three times the amount wrongfully withheld, plus reasonable attorney's fees. Bad faith is presumed if the landlord misses the 30-day deadline.
Worth knowingTenant's forwarding address in writing is a prerequisite; JP (small-claims) courts hear claims up to $20,000.

This is general legal information about Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103, § 92.109, not legal advice about your situation. Statutes contain conditions and exceptions, and legislatures amend them — always check the official text linked above.

What that can mean in dollars

Example: $1,500 deposit wrongfully withheld in full → exposure of up to $4,500 + $100 statutory penalty plus attorney’s fees.

Most landlords understand this math, which is why a letter that cites Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103, § 92.109 and states the deadline they missed is often enough to get a check without going to court.

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How your Texas letter works

1. Answer a few questions

Your deposit amount, move-out date, landlord's address, and what happened. About 3 minutes.

2. We prepare the letter

A formal demand letter citing Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103, § 92.109, the 30-day deadline, and the remedies the statute provides.

3. We mail it certified

Printed and sent by USPS Certified Mail with tracking — your proof of delivery if this ends up in small claims court.

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Texas deposit questions

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Texas?
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103, § 92.109, the landlord generally must act within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises and provides a forwarding address. If the landlord keeps any portion, an itemized written statement of deductions is required. This is general legal information — the statute contains conditions and exceptions.
What happens if my landlord misses the Texas deadline?
Bad-faith retention can make the landlord liable for $100 plus three times the amount wrongfully withheld, plus reasonable attorney's fees. Bad faith is presumed if the landlord misses the 30-day deadline. A written demand letter that cites Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103, § 92.109 puts the landlord on notice that you know the deadline has passed and what the statute allows you to pursue.
Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter in Texas?
No. A demand letter is something any tenant can send on their own behalf. Our service prepares the letter from the facts you provide and the current text of Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103, § 92.109, and mails it by USPS Certified Mail so you have proof of delivery. If your dispute is complex or high-value, talking to a licensed Texas attorney is a sensible next step — many take deposit cases because several statutes shift attorney's fees to the landlord.