Texas Property Code - Section 92.256. Installation In Units Constructed Or Occupied On Or Before September 1, 1981
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§ 92.256. INSTALLATION IN UNITS CONSTRUCTED OR OCCUPIED
ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 1981. (a) If the dwelling unit was
occupied as a residence on or before September 1, 1981, or the
building permit for the unit was issued on or before that date, the
landlord shall install at least one smoke detector in accordance
with Sections 92.255 and 92.257 on or before September 1, 1984.
(b) Before September 1, 1984, a tenant may install a
battery-operated smoke detector in the tenant's dwelling unit
without the landlord's prior consent if the installation is made
according to Sections 92.255 and 92.257. When the tenant's lease
terminates, including after a renewal or extension, the tenant may
remove the smoke detector, but the tenant is liable to the landlord
for any unnecessary damages to the dwelling unit caused by the
removal.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3651, ch. 576, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
Section: 92.207 92.208 92.251 92.252 92.253 92.254 92.255 92.256 92.257 92.258 92.259 92.260 92.261 92.2611 92.262
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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