Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.204
BAD FAITH VIOLATION.
Operative Text
Sec. 92.204. BAD FAITH VIOLATION. A landlord acts in bad faith and is liable according to this subchapter if the landlord gives an incorrect name or address under Subsection (a) of Section 92.201 by wilfully:(1) disclosing incorrect information under Section 92.201(b)(1) or (2) or Section 92.201(d); or(2) failing to correct information given under Section 92.201(b)(1) or (2) or Section 92.201(d) that the landlord knows is incorrect. Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3647, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 48, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 869, Sec. 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Under Texas Property Code § 92.204, a landlord is considered to be acting in bad faith when they willfully provide incorrect identifying or contact information—such as a wrong name or address—or knowingly allow such incorrect information to remain uncorrected, as required by § 92.201. The provision establishes that this willful conduct triggers liability under the broader subchapter governing landlord disclosure obligations. The rule draws a clear line between honest mistakes and deliberate or knowing misrepresentation of required information.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Texas Property Code § 92.204 generally maintain accurate and current name and address information as required by § 92.201, and promptly correct any disclosures they discover to be wrong. Compliance-minded property managers treat disclosure accuracy as an ongoing obligation rather than a one-time task, since knowingly allowing incorrect information to stand can constitute bad faith under § 92.204. Keeping written records of disclosures and any updates made can help demonstrate that corrections were made promptly upon discovery of an error.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Texas Property Code § 92.204 gives tenants a basis to assert that a landlord acted in bad faith if the landlord willfully provided or maintained incorrect name or address information under § 92.201. A tenant who believes this provision has been violated may raise it as a defense in a legal proceeding or file a complaint with a local tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies under the subchapter. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Texas landlord-tenant law can help clarify what documentation may be useful in pursuing a claim under § 92.204.
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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