Landautomate keeps an operating calendar for independent landlords: what needs doing on a rental, when it is due, and why. This page is the Texas content from our reviewed rule base. Every item below carries its sources and the date we last checked them.
This guide is the reading version of our Texas rule base. In the app, the same rules become dated tasks on each of your Texas properties, timed to your purchase date, lease dates, property age, and climate, with an email before each one is due. The free preview shows a sample of that schedule for Texas in under a minute, no account needed.
Texas landlords commonly track 6 state and local compliance obligations, each listed below with its schedule, its sources, and the date we last verified it. Among them: file Texas franchise tax report by May 15, file property tax protest by May 15 if value is too high, and pay property taxes by January 31.
LLCs and other taxable entities holding rentals must file with the Comptroller by May 15 each year to stay in good standing. Entities above the no tax due threshold ($2.65 million of annualized revenue for 2026 reports) file the franchise tax report plus a Public or Ownership Information Report; entities at or below the threshold file only the information report.
The window to protest an appraisal district valuation generally closes May 15 (or 30 days after the appraisal notice, whichever is later), and missing it locks in the year's tax bill.
Texas property taxes become delinquent February 1, after which penalties and interest accrue on the unpaid balance.
Some Texas cities, such as Dallas, require annual rental registration with a fee and an owner self-inspection checklist, and lapsed registration can trigger code-compliance penalties.
Texas law (Tex. Prop. Code 92.103) requires refunding the deposit, or providing an itemized list of deductions, within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the property and supplies a written forwarding address, and bad-faith retention exposes the landlord to treble the amount wrongfully withheld plus $100 and attorney fees.
Texas Property Code Subchapter F requires landlords to install smoke alarms in each bedroom (plus corridors and each level) and confirm they work at the start of every tenancy.
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Landlords in Texas plan upkeep around a hot climate: this guide lists 10 seasonal maintenance items for Texas in calendar order, each with its timing and the date we last verified it. Among them: smoke and CO detector seasonal test, AC service before summer heat, and complete hurricane preparedness check before June 1.
Confirming pipe insulation, drip-faucet instructions for occupants, and heat sources before the January to February hard-freeze window avoids a repeat of Uri-style burst pipes and water outages.
Documenting roof condition before the March to May hail and tornado peak makes storm-damage insurance claims faster and catches weak spots before they leak.
An annual full test of smoke and CO detectors (beyond battery swaps) confirms every alarm actually sounds.
A pre-season HVAC tune-up prevents mid-summer AC failures that create habitability complaints and emergency repair costs during 100-degree Texas heat.
Servicing air conditioning before peak heat avoids outages when systems are under maximum load.
Reviewing roof condition, drainage, insurance coverage, and evacuation-zone information before Atlantic hurricane season starts reduces storm-surge and wind losses on Gulf coast properties.
Intense sun degrades roofing and seals; a pre-summer inspection catches UV wear before leaks start.
Verifying sprinkler timers and current municipal drought-stage watering rules in early summer avoids water waste, dead landscaping, and city fines.
Verifying irrigation and drought restrictions protects landscaping and avoids utility fines in dry months.
Insulating exposed pipes, disconnecting hoses, and sealing air leaks in November prevents the burst-pipe damage Texas properties suffered statewide in the February 2021 freeze.
Every rental needs the same baseline care regardless of state: this guide tracks 16 recurring upkeep items, each with its schedule and the date we last verified it. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement.
Organized records make tax filing accurate and deductions defensible.
Clear gutters prevent water intrusion, foundation, and roof damage.
Clean filters protect HVAC equipment and keep energy costs down.
Confirms coverage limits and premiums still match the property risk.
Keeps the ownership entity in good standing with state filings.
Planning renewals ahead of time reduces vacancy and turnover costs.
Keeps small maintenance issues from turning into expensive repairs.
Verifies owner cash distributions reconcile with rent and expenses.
Early pest detection prevents structural damage and habitability complaints.
Reviewing assessments can surface appeal opportunities and budget changes.
Confirms rent was received on time and surfaces collection issues early.
Keeps rent aligned with market rates and local rent regulations.
Working smoke and CO detectors are a life-safety and legal requirement.
Confirms vacant-property utilities stay at minimal service so pipes, alarms, and sump pumps keep working.
Catches billing errors and unexpected usage spikes on property utilities.
Regular walkthroughs of a vacant property deter break-ins, squatting, and unnoticed damage.
Our reviewed rule base currently lists 6 state and local compliance obligations that Texas landlords commonly track. Among them: file Texas franchise tax report by May 15, file property tax protest by May 15 if value is too high, and pay property taxes by January 31. Each obligation shows its schedule, the sources it was checked against, and the date we last verified it. This guide is general information for planning reminders, not legal advice.
The Texas guide lists 10 seasonal maintenance items timed to a hot climate, in calendar order. Among them: smoke and CO detector seasonal test, AC service before summer heat, and complete hurricane preparedness check before June 1. Landautomate turns each item into a dated reminder on your property calendar so the work is planned before the season arrives.
Alongside state specific work, the Texas guide tracks 16 baseline upkeep items that apply to nearly every rental. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement. These recur on a regular schedule, and Landautomate schedules each one automatically for every property you add.
Every rule in the Texas guide goes through human review before it is published, and each rule shows the date we last verified it. Each compliance obligation links the primary sources it was checked against. Laws and deadlines change, so if you believe something here is outdated or incorrect, contact us at support@landautomate.com and we will review it promptly.
The same reviewed calendar, for other states.
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