Texas HB1206 mandates landlords to disclose certain recurring fees before a lease is signed.

Texas HB1206 amends the Property Code to require landlords to disclose any fixed, recurring fees, other than rent, that they intend to charge tenants under a written lease. This disclosure must occur before the tenant signs the lease. The bill specifies that the disclosure can be made in the written lease or an amendment to the lease. Tenants are not obligated to pay any undisclosed fees. The new requirements apply only to leases entered into or renewed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1206 mandates landlords to disclose certain recurring fees before a lease is signed.

Texas HB1206 amends the Property Code to require landlords to disclose any fixed, recurring fees, other than rent, that they intend to charge tenants under a written lease. This disclosure must occur before the tenant signs the lease. The bill specifies that the disclosure can be made in the written lease or an amendment to the lease. Tenants are not obligated to pay any undisclosed fees. The new requirements apply only to leases entered into or renewed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.