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The Texas Tenant Advisor is intended to provide general information regarding Texas residential tenancies only.

Unique facts can render some statements inapplicable to a given situation.

We attempt to provide current information; nonetheless, you are urged to consult an attorney for legal advice and assistance.

This web site is a public service of the Texas Low Income Housing Information Service.

Notice to Landlord Requesting Repairs

This form notice is ready to be used to send to the landlord. The form notice can be downloaded in the following formats:

(PDF Form: 29KB / 1 page) or

 (Rich Text Format for word processor: 16 KB / 1 page)

PDF stands for Portable Document Format click the icon above to download and install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

How to fill in the blanks in the form:

1 The first blank at the top of the form is the Date. Put in the date you are filling out the form.

2 The next blank is Certified Mail Number on the left side of the form. As we have discussed previously, it is best to send the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested. This allows you to only send one notice and be entitled to the benefits found in the Texas Property Code. In order to send the letter certified mail, go to the post office. The postal worker will explain how to do this. (It costs about $2.50 to send a letter certified, but you will get a card back in the mail that proves the landlord got your letter.) When you are at the post office, they will give a you a green label that you will attach to your envelope. On the label is a certified mail number. Put that number in your notice letter. (You will also have to put that number on the green card you attach to the back of the envelope.)

3 The landlord's name can be the manager of the complex, the name of the complex, the owner, or the management company. Just be sure to send the notice to the same address of the person who collects the rent. Sending the notice to the corporate offices of the landlord might get the landlord's attention, but Texas law requires that you also send a copy to the location of the person that collects the rent. (You have a right to know the name and address of the owner of the property and the management company if there is one. See Ownership for details on obtaining this information.)

4 The last blank to be filled in the body of the form notice is a listing of the problems that the landlord needs to repair. Be sure to list all the problems which are significant.

5 Then sign your name at the bottom. Print your name, complete address and phone number below your signature.

6 Make a copy of the form for your records. Landlords often fail to admit they receive anything from tenants. You must make a copy of it to have a chance, and then mail it certified mail to the landlord. (You can hand deliver it or send it regular mail, but then you must give the landlord two notices of the problem in order to get the benefits of the Texas Property Code.)