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Trophy Club is a master-planned community in Denton County, Texas, situated along the border with Tarrant County in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. While the town is predominantly owner-occupied, renters in Trophy Club — like all Texas renters — are covered by a set of meaningful state-level protections governing security deposits, habitability, eviction procedures, and retaliation.
Renters in Trophy Club most commonly search for information about how much a landlord can raise rent, how quickly a deposit must be returned, and what steps a landlord must follow before an eviction. Because Trophy Club has no local tenant ordinances, all answers come from the Texas Property Code, which applies uniformly across the state.
This page is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws can change, and individual circumstances vary. If you face a housing dispute, contact a licensed Texas attorney or a nonprofit legal aid organization for guidance specific to your situation.
Trophy Club has no rent control, and no Texas city may enact it. Texas state law explicitly preempts any municipality or county from adopting rent control ordinances. The controlling statute, Tex. Prop. Code § 214.902, states that a municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance that controls the amount of rent charged for privately owned residential rental property. This preemption is absolute — there are no exceptions for high-cost markets or large cities.
In practice, this means a landlord in Trophy Club can raise your rent by any amount and at any time, as long as proper written notice is given before the increase takes effect. For month-to-month tenants, at least one month's notice is required under Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001. For tenants with a fixed-term lease, the landlord generally cannot raise rent until the lease expires unless the lease itself permits it. Once the lease term ends, the landlord may offer a renewal at any new price they choose.
Although there is no rent control in Texas, the Texas Property Code provides renters with several important protections that apply fully in Trophy Club.
Security Deposits (Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.101–92.110): Landlords must return your security deposit within 30 days after you vacate, along with an itemized written statement explaining any deductions. If a landlord wrongfully withholds all or part of your deposit in bad faith, you may be entitled to three times the withheld amount plus reasonable attorney's fees (§ 92.109).
Habitability & Repairs (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.056): Landlords are required to make repairs that materially affect the health or safety of ordinary tenants. You must provide written notice of the needed repair, and the landlord must act within a reasonable time — typically interpreted as around seven days for urgent issues. If the landlord fails to repair after proper notice, you may have remedies including repair-and-deduct (up to the lesser of $500 or one month's rent), lease termination, or a reduction in rent.
Notice to Terminate Tenancy (Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001): For a month-to-month tenancy, either party must give at least one month's written notice before terminating the tenancy. This notice period may be modified by a written lease agreement, but a shorter period cannot be imposed unilaterally by the landlord after move-in.
Anti-Retaliation (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.331): It is unlawful for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for requesting repairs, filing a complaint with a housing authority, or exercising any right granted by the Property Code. Prohibited retaliatory acts include raising rent, reducing services, filing an eviction, or threatening any of these actions within six months of a protected activity. A tenant who proves retaliation may recover one month's rent plus $500, actual damages, court costs, and attorney's fees (§ 92.333).
Lockout & Utility Shutoff Prohibition (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081): Self-help eviction is illegal in Texas. A landlord may not change the locks, remove doors or windows, or deliberately cut off electricity, water, or other utilities to force a tenant out without going through the court eviction process. Violations entitle the tenant to regain possession, recover actual damages, one month's rent plus $1,000, reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs.
Texas law governs security deposits for Trophy Club renters under Tex. Prop. Code §§ 92.101–92.110. There is no statewide cap on the amount a landlord may charge as a security deposit — the amount is set by the lease agreement.
Return Deadline: Your landlord must return your deposit, along with a written, itemized list of any deductions, within 30 days after you surrender the property (§ 92.103). The clock starts when you vacate and return keys, not when the lease officially ends.
Permitted Deductions: A landlord may deduct for unpaid rent and for damages beyond ordinary wear and tear. The written statement must describe each deduction specifically; a vague description like 'cleaning' without supporting detail may not be sufficient.
Penalty for Wrongful Withholding: If a landlord acts in bad faith by retaining a deposit they know they are not entitled to, or by failing to provide the required itemized statement, you may sue for three times the amount wrongfully withheld plus reasonable attorney's fees (§ 92.109). A landlord who does not provide the itemized statement within 30 days loses the right to keep any portion of the deposit.
Forwarding Address: To protect your rights, provide your landlord with a written forwarding address before or at move-out. If you do not provide an address, the 30-day return clock may be tolled (§ 92.107).
Evictions in Trophy Club follow the Texas eviction process governed by Tex. Prop. Code Chapter 24 and Tex. R. Civ. P. 510. Texas does not require just cause to evict a tenant whose lease has expired or whose month-to-month tenancy has been properly terminated with notice.
Step 1 — Written Notice: Before filing in court, the landlord must give written notice to vacate. For nonpayment of rent, the default notice period is 3 days (Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005), though the lease may specify a longer period. For holdover tenants or lease violations, the notice period is also typically 3 days unless the lease provides otherwise. For a month-to-month tenancy being terminated without cause, at least 1 month's notice is required (§ 91.001).
Step 2 — Justice Court Filing: If you do not vacate by the end of the notice period, the landlord may file an eviction (forcible detainer) suit in the Justice Court for Denton County Precinct 1 or the appropriate precinct. A filing fee is required, and a hearing is typically scheduled within 10–21 days.
Step 3 — Hearing: Both the landlord and tenant have the right to appear and present their case. If the judge rules in the landlord's favor and you do not appeal within 5 days, the court may issue a writ of possession.
Step 4 — Writ of Possession: A constable or sheriff delivers the writ and, if necessary, physically removes the tenant and their belongings. Only a court officer may carry out this removal.
Self-Help Eviction is Illegal: As noted above, a landlord who attempts to evict you by changing locks, removing your belongings, or cutting utilities without a court order violates Tex. Prop. Code § 92.0081 and may face significant civil liability.
Appeal: If you lose at the Justice Court level, you may appeal to the County Court within 5 days by filing a bond or making a sworn statement of inability to pay (Tex. R. Civ. P. 510.9).
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Tenant rights laws are subject to change through legislation, court decisions, and local ordinances. The application of these laws depends on the specific facts of your situation. RentCheckMe makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information. If you have a specific legal problem or housing dispute, you should consult a licensed Texas attorney or contact a nonprofit legal aid organization in your area. Do not rely solely on this page to make legal decisions.
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