Tex. Gov't Code Ann. §§ 2306.185, 2306.186, 2306.269, 2306.358, 2306.6702, 2306.6713, 2306.6720, 2306.6722, 2306.6726, 2306.6728, 2306.6730, 2306.6735, 2306.6738, 2306.851–2306.853, 2306.921–2306.940 § 2306.6735
REQUIRED LEASE AGREEMENT PROVISIONS.
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Sec. 2306.6735. REQUIRED LEASE AGREEMENT PROVISIONS. A lease agreement with a tenant in a development supported with a housing tax credit allocation must:(1) include any applicable federal or state standards identified by department rule that relate to the termination or nonrenewal of the lease agreement; and(2) be consistent with state and federal law. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (S.B. 1733), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1908), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2007. For contingent expiration of this section, see Subsection (b)(2).
Under Tex. Gov't Code § 2306.6735, lease agreements used in housing developments that receive a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation must incorporate any applicable federal or state standards—identified through department rulemaking—that govern how and when a lease may be terminated or not renewed. The lease must also be consistent with both state and federal law as a whole. This provision establishes a baseline of required content for these tax-credit-supported housing contracts, ensuring tenants in such developments receive protections tied to the program's regulatory framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of housing tax credit developments in Texas must ensure that every lease agreement used at those properties complies with Tex. Gov't Code § 2306.6735 by incorporating any termination and nonrenewal standards that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has identified through its rules. Compliant operators regularly review TDHCA administrative rules and any applicable federal LIHTC program requirements to confirm their lease templates reflect current standards. Keeping lease forms updated whenever department rules or federal guidance change is a common practice among operators seeking to remain in good standing with their tax credit allocation obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you live in a housing development supported by a Low Income Housing Tax Credit allocation in Texas, Tex. Gov't Code § 2306.6735 requires that your lease include specific protections related to termination and nonrenewal, as defined by TDHCA rules and consistent with state and federal law. If you believe your lease is missing required provisions or that a termination or nonrenewal was handled in a way that conflicts with those standards, you may consider contacting TDHCA directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about your options. Reviewing your lease against publicly available TDHCA rules and federal LIHTC program requirements can help you understand what protections should be present in your agreement.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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