Texas HB2184 allows tenants to terminate leases without liability if essential utilities are out for 48 hours due to severe weather.

HB2184 amends the Texas Property Code to allow tenants to terminate their lease and vacate a dwelling without liability if an essential utility is out for 48 hours due to severe weather. Essential utilities include electricity, natural gas, and water. The tenant must notify the landlord in writing of the outage and intent to terminate the lease. This right does not apply if the utility provider intentionally interrupted service. The tenant remains liable for pre-termination obligations, such as unpaid rent and non-normal wear and tear damages.

Texas HB2184 allows tenants to terminate leases without liability if essential utilities are out for 48 hours due to severe weather.

HB2184 amends the Texas Property Code to allow tenants to terminate their lease and vacate a dwelling without liability if an essential utility is out for 48 hours due to severe weather. Essential utilities include electricity, natural gas, and water. The tenant must notify the landlord in writing of the outage and intent to terminate the lease. This right does not apply if the utility provider intentionally interrupted service. The tenant remains liable for pre-termination obligations, such as unpaid rent and non-normal wear and tear damages.