Texas Sublease Agreement PDF
Texas at a glance: Landlord Consent: Mandatory by law (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.005) · Deposit Limit: No statutory limit · Deposit Return: 30 days after subtenant vacates
Download Blank Template
Get a print-ready template instantly. Best if you want to print and fill the document by hand. No questions, no registration.
Build Personalized Document
Answer simple questions to customize this document. Generates all required clauses, terms, and state-specific details for Texas.
100% Free · No registration or email required
Sublease Agreements in Texas
Texas subleases are strictly governed by the Texas Property Code. Unlike many states where a tenant can sublet if the lease is silent, Texas law explicitly prohibits subleasing *without* the landlord's prior consent under any circumstances (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.005).
Subleasing without consent in Texas is a statutory lease violation, giving the landlord the right to terminate the master lease and evict both the tenant and subtenant.
Texas Sublease Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Texas Rule |
|---|---|
| Landlord Consent | Mandatory by law (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.005) |
| Deposit Limit | No statutory limit |
| Deposit Return | 30 days after subtenant vacates |
| Late Fee Cap | Must not exceed 12% of rent (for residential) |
Texas Legal Requirements
- Prior written consent from the landlord is legally mandatory for any sublease to be valid.
- Sublandlord must return the security deposit within 30 days of the subtenant vacating.
- Late fees must comply with Texas Property Code limits (must be a reasonable estimate of cost).
Texas Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Texas legal resources or your state legislature's official website.