Do Houston Landlords Have to Provide Air Conditioning? What Texas Law Really Says

By Residential Leasing & Management Corp

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Do Houston Landlords Have to Provide Air Conditioning? What Texas Law Really Says

Houston landlords know the story: the outside temperature hits triple digits, and suddenly every call is about one thing, the heat inside the apartment. In a Houston summer, a broken AC is not just uncomfortable; it can quickly become a real risk to a tenant’s physical...

Houston Permitting Pilot Explained: 30-Day Rental Rehab Guide

By Residential Leasing & Management Corp

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Houston Permitting Pilot Explained: 30-Day Rental Rehab Guide

Your tenant leaves. You open the door, and the budget “touch-up” has become a wreck. Every day sits empty; the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities keep ticking. In Houston, the slow permit line has always made the hurt worse. That’s why a new 30-Day R...

EPA Lead Dust Rule 2026: Houston Rental Compliance Checklist

By Residential Leasing & Management Corp

Sunday, December 7, 2025

EPA Lead Dust Rule 2026: Houston Rental Compliance Checklist

Your phone rings at 7:12 a.m. A tenant from your 1960s-built Heights duplex is upset. Their child just tested high for lead. You remember the pamphlet you gave them. You assumed that was enough. Now you are wondering what else you missed.Here is the reality. Houston loves its old...

How Houston’s Nuisance Enforcement Could Affect Your Investment Property

By Residential Leasing & Management Corp

Friday, November 21, 2025

How Houston’s Nuisance Enforcement Could Affect Your Investment Property

Houston landlords expect repairs and rent turns, not a 7 a.m. knock from Code Enforcement. One complaint about noise, junk cars, or overgrowth can snowball into fix-it orders, city cleanups billed to you, liens, or even a judge’s injunction. The difference between a bl...

Houston Flood Maps in 2026: Which Neighborhoods Face New Insurance Mandates

By Residential Leasing & Management Corp

Friday, November 7, 2025

Houston Flood Maps in 2026: Which Neighborhoods Face New Insurance Mandates

If you’re a landlord in Houston, you already know storms and rising waters are part of the landscape. But in 2026, the federal rules that shape how flood risk is defined and who must buy flood insurance are set to shift once again. Federal Emergency Management Agency ...

Texas Preemption Laws: What Houston Landlords Gain and Lose in Local Rulemaking

By Residential Leasing & Management Corp

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Texas Preemption Laws: What Houston Landlords Gain and Lose in Local Rulemaking

Do you own a rental property in Houston? Between surprise repairs, rising costs, and nonstop preemption headlines, it’s hard to know which rules actually apply. This quick read turns landlord-tenant law into practical steps, what a landlord must lock into a clear legal...

Houston Code Compliance Basics: Property Condition Standards That Trip Up Landlords

By Residential Leasing & Management Corp

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Houston Code Compliance Basics: Property Condition Standards That Trip Up Landlords

Houston landlords often discover that “move-in ready” means more than a fresh coat and a working lock. Suppose a landlord fails to keep a rental property safe and habitable. In that case, the City can cite violations, and under Texas law, an ordinary tenant may also p...

Houston Noise Ordinance Guide for Landlords: Resolving Tenant Complaints

By Residential Leasing & Management Corp

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Houston Noise Ordinance Guide for Landlords: Resolving Tenant Complaints

Loud music past midnight. Bass-heavy speakers shaking the walls. Keeping noise at a reasonable level isn’t just about courtesy. It’s part of your responsibility as a landlord. And while you didn’t sign up to be the director of a live-action Noise and Nuisan...

Squatter’s Rights in Texas: Prevention, Eviction, and Legal Steps Guide

By Residential Leasing & Management Corp

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Squatter’s Rights in Texas: Prevention, Eviction, and Legal Steps Guide

Imagine pulling up to your Houston rental property, expecting peace and quiet—only to discover a complete stranger lounging on the porch like they own the place. No lease, no rent, no permission, but somehow, they’re convinced they have every right to be there. W...

Should You Rent or Sell Your Investment Property in Houston?

By Residential Leasing & Management Corp

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Should You Rent or Sell Your Investment Property in Houston?

Houston’s 2025 real estate market is at a pivotal point. With high demand, low interest rates on existing mortgages, and limited inventory, both rental income and sale prices look appealing. For landlords, the decision isn’t just financial—it’s strate...