Texas HB1214 mandates landlords to include education-related income on rental applications and consider it in income calculations.

Texas HB1214 amends the Property Code to require landlords to include a section labeled "EDUCATION-RELATED INCOME" on rental applications. This section must allow applicants to report income from grants, scholarships, and federal student loans. Landlords must consider this income when evaluating an applicant's current income for occupancy approval. Failure to comply can result in penalties for the landlord, including a fine of $100, triple the application fee or deposit, and the applicant's attorney's fees.

Texas HB1214 mandates landlords to include education-related income on rental applications and consider it in income calculations.

Texas HB1214 amends the Property Code to require landlords to include a section labeled "EDUCATION-RELATED INCOME" on rental applications. This section must allow applicants to report income from grants, scholarships, and federal student loans. Landlords must consider this income when evaluating an applicant's current income for occupancy approval. Failure to comply can result in penalties for the landlord, including a fine of $100, triple the application fee or deposit, and the applicant's attorney's fees.