Texas SB485 establishes duties for landlords of multiunit complexes to protect residents during disasters.

Texas SB485 amends the Property Code to include a new subchapter on landlords' duties of care during disasters. This applies to landlords of multiunit complexes where any authorized resident is an elderly individual, disabled individual, or child. The landlord must take precautions to protect residents from harm, understand conditions affecting vulnerable residents, train staff to assist during disasters, inform residents of dangers and response instructions, and not abandon the complex. The subchapter also allows residents to sue for damages if these duties are breached.

Texas SB485 establishes duties for landlords of multiunit complexes to protect residents during disasters.

Texas SB485 amends the Property Code to include a new subchapter on landlords' duties of care during disasters. This applies to landlords of multiunit complexes where any authorized resident is an elderly individual, disabled individual, or child. The landlord must take precautions to protect residents from harm, understand conditions affecting vulnerable residents, train staff to assist during disasters, inform residents of dangers and response instructions, and not abandon the complex. The subchapter also allows residents to sue for damages if these duties are breached.