§ 54.041 Lien
§ 54.042 Exemptions
§ 54.043 Enforceability of Contractual Provisions
§ 54.044 Seizure of Property
§ 54.045 Sale of Property
§ 54.046 Violation by Landlord
§ 54.047 Other Rights Not Affected
§ 54.048 Tenant May Replevy
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Terms Used In Texas Property Code Chapter 54 > Subchapter C - Residential Landlord's Lien

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Month: means a calendar month. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005