Test smoke alarms at move-in and verify placement. 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.
The Texas rule
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Related rules in Texas
The Texas guide lists every compliance obligation, the seasonal maintenance calendar, and baseline upkeep.
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