Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 94.001–94.303 § 94.001
DEFINITIONS.
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Sec. 94.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:(1) "Landlord" means the owner or manager of a manufactured home community and includes an employee or agent of the landlord.(2) "Lease agreement" means a written agreement between a landlord and a tenant that establishes the terms, conditions, and other provisions for placing a manufactured home on the premises of a manufactured home community.(3) "Manufactured home" has the meaning assigned by Section 1201.003, Occupations Code.(4) "Manufactured home community" means a parcel of land on which four or more lots are offered for lease for installing and occupying manufactured homes.(5) "Manufactured home community rules" means the rules provided in a written document that establish the policies and regulations of the manufactured home community, including regulations relating to the use, occupancy, and quiet enjoyment of and the health, safety, and welfare of tenants of the manufactured home community.(6) "Manufactured home lot" means the space allocated in the lease agreement for the placement of the tenant's manufactured home and the area adjacent to that space designated in the lease agreement for the tenant's exclusive use.(7) "Normal wear and tear" means deterioration that results from intended use of the premises, including breakage or malfunction due to age or deteriorated condition, but the term does not include deterioration that results from negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse of the premises, equipment, or chattels by the tenant, a member of the tenant's household, or a guest or invitee of the tenant.(8) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 613, Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2013.(9) "Premises" means a tenant's manufactured home lot, any area or facility the lease authorizes the tenant to use, and the appurtenances, grounds, and facilities held out for the use of tenants generally.(10) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 613, Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2013.(11) "Tenant" means a person who is:(A) authorized by a lease agreement to occupy a lot to the exclusion of others in a manufactured home community; and(B) obligated under the lease agreement to pay rent, fees, and other charges. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 75, Sec. 1, eff. May 16, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.808, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 613 (S.B. 1268), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 613 (S.B. 1268), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2013.
Section 94.001 of the Texas Property Code establishes the foundational vocabulary for the entire chapter governing manufactured home communities. It defines key terms such as "landlord," "tenant," "manufactured home community," "manufactured home lot," "premises," "lease agreement," "manufactured home community rules," and "normal wear and tear." These definitions set the boundaries of who and what is covered by the chapter's protections and obligations, and they apply consistently throughout Tex. Prop. Code §§ 94.001–94.303.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities in Texas should be familiar with the definitions established in Tex. Prop. Code § 94.001, as these terms govern how the rest of the chapter applies to their operations. For example, the definition of "landlord" extends to employees and agents, meaning that actions taken by staff can carry the same legal weight as those taken by the owner directly. Compliant operators typically ensure that their lease agreements, community rules, and lot designations align with the precise meanings these definitions establish.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in manufactured home communities in Texas benefit from understanding the definitions set out in Tex. Prop. Code § 94.001, because these terms shape the rights and protections available throughout the chapter. For instance, the definition of "normal wear and tear" is particularly relevant when it comes to security deposit disputes, as it distinguishes ordinary deterioration from damage a tenant may be held responsible for. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been affected can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance on how these definitions apply.
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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