- Jurisdiction
- Texas
I understand I can keep deposit for damages or misplaced items that aren't in place when tenants move out. Buut... Can the landlord cover themselves with liabilities if it's written on the contract? Such as damages to vehicles from falling limbs? Accidents on premises? Or is that part of the landlord responsibility by purchasing insurance? Or making tenant purchase renters insurance...
And what if there is more damages than the deposit will cover? For example I just spent 3900 carpeting the house and I'm putting on contract no animals but in case tenants try to sneak in a pet like most do and ruin carpeting.. What can be done? Taking someone to court doesn't guarantee payment but it doesn't guarantee loss of time and definitely a headache.
And what if there is more damages than the deposit will cover? For example I just spent 3900 carpeting the house and I'm putting on contract no animals but in case tenants try to sneak in a pet like most do and ruin carpeting.. What can be done? Taking someone to court doesn't guarantee payment but it doesn't guarantee loss of time and definitely a headache.