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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to liability for the collection of late fees by a landowner |
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or landlord. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Chapter 75, Civil Practices and Remedies Code, |
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is amended by adding Section 75.008 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 75.008. LIABILITY LIMITED FOR LATE FEES COLLECTED BY A |
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LANDLORD. |
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(a) A landlord is not liable for damages related to the |
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collection of a late fee from a tenant for the tenant's failure to |
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pay any portion of delinquent rent unless the late fee exceeds the |
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greater of $150 or ten percent of the amount of rent for the rental |
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pay period under the lease. |
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(b) The calculation of the fee under subsection (a) shall |
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include any direct or indirect costs or damages associated with the |
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landlord's collection of delinquent rent. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019. |