Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 94.001–94.303 § 94.301
TENANT'S REMEDIES.
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Sec. 94.301. TENANT'S REMEDIES. A person may recover from a landlord who violates this chapter:(1) actual damages;(2) a civil penalty in an amount equal to two months' rent and $500; and(3) reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2002.
Under Texas Property Code § 94.301, when a landlord violates the provisions of Chapter 94 (which governs manufactured home communities), the law provides a tenant with three categories of recovery: actual damages suffered as a result of the violation, a civil penalty equal to two months' rent plus $500, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs. This provision creates a financial consequence for landlords who fail to comply with Chapter 94's requirements. The combination of actual damages and a fixed civil penalty is designed to make tenants whole while also discouraging non-compliance.
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Property owners and managers operating manufactured home communities in Texas should be aware that § 94.301 exposes non-compliant landlords to significant financial liability, including actual damages, a civil penalty of two months' rent plus $500, and the tenant's attorney's fees. Operators who follow Chapter 94's requirements closely—maintaining proper notice procedures, lease terms, and community rules—reduce their exposure to these combined remedies. Keeping thorough records of compliance actions is a practice commonly associated with operators who successfully demonstrate adherence to the chapter's standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 94.301, tenants in Texas manufactured home communities whose landlords have violated Chapter 94 have the right to seek actual damages, a civil penalty of two months' rent plus $500, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs through a civil action. Because attorney's fees are recoverable, tenants may find it more feasible to pursue claims even when individual damages are modest. Tenants who believe their landlord has violated Chapter 94 may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the range of enforcement paths available to them.
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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