Last updated: April 2026
Hurst renters in Tarrant County are covered by Texas state law on security deposits, habitability, and eviction. Rent control is banned statewide and Hurst has no local tenant ordinances.
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Hurst is a mid-sized city in Tarrant County, part of the Mid-Cities area between Dallas and Fort Worth. Hurst’s rental market includes a mix of apartments and single-family homes, and tenant rights here are governed entirely by Texas state law. Hurst has not enacted any local tenant protection ordinances.
Texas law provides important baseline protections including deposit return deadlines, repair obligations, anti-retaliation rules, and a ban on self-help evictions. Rent control is expressly prohibited statewide under Tex. Prop. Code § 214.902.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For help with an eviction or housing dispute in Tarrant County, contact Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (lanwt.org).
Hurst has no rent control, and Texas state law prohibits it. Under Tex. Prop. Code § 214.902, no city or county in Texas may enact any ordinance that controls residential rent prices. This permanent statewide preemption applies to Hurst and all of Tarrant County.
A landlord in Hurst may raise rent by any amount, provided they give at least one month’s written notice to month-to-month tenants before the increase takes effect (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001). Fixed-term leases protect the rent for the lease duration.
Texas state law provides several important protections for Hurst renters.
Habitability and Repairs (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056): Landlords must make repairs that materially affect health or safety within a reasonable time after written notice. Remedies include lease termination, repair-and-deduct (up to the lesser of $500 or one month’s rent), or justice court action. Tenants must be current on rent.
Security Deposits (Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.101–92.109): Landlords must return deposits within 30 days of move-out with an itemized deduction statement. Wrongful withholding can result in three times the withheld amount plus attorney’s fees. No cap on deposit amount.
Notice to Terminate (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001): At least one month’s written notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy.
Anti-Retaliation (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.331): Retaliation for requesting repairs or contacting code enforcement is prohibited. Remedies include one month’s rent plus $500, actual damages, and attorney’s fees.
Lockout and Utility Shutoff Prohibition (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081): Self-help eviction is illegal. Changing locks, removing doors, or cutting off utilities without a court order is prohibited and exposes the landlord to damages.
Security deposit rules for Hurst renters are governed by Texas state law. There is no cap on the amount a landlord may charge.
Your landlord has 30 days from your move-out date to return your deposit with a written itemized statement of deductions. You must provide a written forwarding address to start the clock (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.107).
Wrongful withholding entitles you to three times the withheld amount, plus $100, plus attorney’s fees under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.109. Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted. File in Tarrant County Justice Court if the amount is within the small claims limit. Document the unit’s condition with photos at move-in and move-out.
Hurst landlords must follow Texas’s formal eviction process. Self-help eviction is illegal under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081.
Step 1 — Written Notice to Vacate: For nonpayment or lease violations, the landlord must give at least 3 days’ written notice (Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005). For month-to-month termination without cause, at least 1 month’s written notice is required.
Step 2 — Filing an Eviction Suit: If you do not vacate, the landlord files a Forcible Entry and Detainer suit in Tarrant County Justice Court. A hearing is set within 10–21 days.
Step 3 — Justice Court Hearing: Both parties present their case. You have 5 days to appeal if you lose.
Step 4 — Writ of Possession: A constable enforces the writ if you do not vacate after judgment.
No. Hurst has no rent control, and Texas state law under Tex. Prop. Code § 214.902 prohibits any city or county from enacting one. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper written notice.
There is no limit on rent increases in Hurst. For a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord must give at least one month’s written notice before a rent increase takes effect under Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001. For a fixed-term lease, rent cannot be raised until the lease expires or renews.
Your landlord must return your security deposit within 30 days after you move out, with a written itemized statement of deductions (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.109). Provide your forwarding address in writing. Wrongful withholding entitles you to three times the withheld amount plus $100 and attorney’s fees.
For nonpayment of rent or a lease violation, at least 3 days’ written notice to vacate is required before an eviction suit can be filed (Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005). For a month-to-month tenancy terminated without cause, at least one month’s written notice is required (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001).
No. Self-help eviction is illegal in Texas under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081. A landlord cannot change your locks, remove doors, or cut off utilities to force you out. Remedies include one month’s rent plus $500, actual damages, and attorney’s fees.
Under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056, landlords must make health-and-safety repairs after written notice. If they fail to act within a reasonable time, you may terminate the lease, arrange the repair and deduct costs (up to $500 or one month’s rent), or file suit in Tarrant County Justice Court. You must be current on rent to use these remedies.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Tenant rights laws can change, and the application of any law depends on the specific facts of your situation. Consult a licensed Texas attorney or a legal aid organization for advice specific to your situation. RentCheckMe makes no guarantee that the information on this page is current, complete, or accurate.
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