Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas

renters insurance

At my apartment complex we recently recieved a notice of change in terms if tenacy. It states that all residents will be required to carry renters insurance minimum $25,000 liability coverage as of October 1.

I agree having renters insurance is a good idea but I am having trouble finding a job and this is an expense I can not afford at this time.

I asked the office employees about it and they said that it is a new law in texas for all renters.

Is this true and / or can they make it mandatory to have this insurance?

Thank - you


Asked on 8/24/07, 4:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: renters insurance

I am not aware of such a law. Ask them for a copy of the law. Read your current lease. Does it give the landlord the right to make unilateral changes in the lease with 30 days notice?

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Answered on 8/25/07, 7:10 am


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