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Texas Late Rent Notice (Pay or Quit)

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A formal pay-or-quit notice with your state's statutory cure period calculated automatically — the first legal step before pursuing eviction for unpaid rent, generated in minutes instead of guessing at the deadline.

Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.

Start my late rent notice (pay or quit) — $19

What Texas law requires

Security deposit cap: Texas law does not cap the amount a landlord may collect as a security deposit (commonly 1-2 months' rent in practice). The deposit must be refunded, less lawful deductions, within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises and provides a forwarding address.
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.102, 92.103 · source
Deposit return deadline: 30 days after move-out
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103 · source
Month-to-month termination notice: 30 days
Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001 · source
Pay-or-quit notice (late rent): 3 days
Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005 · source
Late fee guidance: 12% of monthly rent
Tex. Prop. Code § 92.019 · source

Frequently asked questions

How long does the tenant have to pay?

It depends on your state's statute — some count calendar days, others exclude weekends and holidays. The notice states your state's specific rule and counting method.

Does sending this notice start an eviction?

No — it's the required first step. If the tenant doesn't pay or vacate within the notice period, you'd then need to file for eviction through your local court, separately.

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