DFW Landlord-Tenant Attorney — Representing Both Landlords & Tenants in Texas
Whether you are a landlord trying to regain control of your property or a tenant facing an unlawful eviction, RTM PLLC provides experienced landlord-tenant legal representation throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Texas landlord-tenant law is highly specific, with strict deadlines, notice requirements, and procedural rules that can make or break a case. Having an attorney on your side means you do not miss a critical step — and you protect your rights from day one.
RTM PLLC handles evictions, lease disputes, security deposit claims, and habitability issues for both residential and commercial clients across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and surrounding DFW counties. We give you straight answers, move quickly, and fight to get the outcome you need.
We Represent Both Landlords and Tenants in DFW
Unlike firms that only work one side of landlord-tenant disputes, RTM PLLC has the experience to represent either party. We understand how both sides think — which makes us more effective negotiators and stronger advocates in court.
For Landlords — Protect Your Property and Your Investment
As a landlord in Texas, you have rights — but enforcing them requires following exact legal procedures. A single misstep in the eviction process can force you to start over, costing you weeks of lost rent and legal fees. RTM PLLC helps DFW landlords move efficiently and lawfully to protect their properties and income.
Landlord Services We Provide:
Eviction filings and representation in Justice Court (forcible detainer actions)
Drafting and serving legally compliant eviction notices
Lease drafting, review, and enforcement
Security deposit dispute defense
Writ of possession proceedings
Cash for keys negotiation
Handling non-payment of rent, lease violations, and holdover tenants
Commercial lease disputes and evictions
Representation at eviction hearings in DFW Justice Courts
For Tenants — Know Your Rights Under Texas Law
Texas tenants have legal protections that many landlords ignore or violate. If you are facing an eviction, being wrongfully locked out, living in uninhabitable conditions, or fighting to get your security deposit back, you have rights and RTM PLLC will fight to enforce them. You do not have to face your landlord alone.
Tenant Services We Provide:
Defending wrongful or improper eviction filings
Challenging evictions based on retaliation or discrimination
Habitability and repair issues — forcing landlords to make required repairs
Security deposit recovery — landlords have 30 days to return deposits in Texas
Wrongful lockout representation — Texas law prohibits self-help evictions
Lease review before signing to identify unfair or illegal terms
Negotiating with landlords to reach fair resolutions
Representing tenants at eviction hearings in DFW Justice Courts
Our Landlord-Tenant Legal Services in Detail
Evictions in Texas
Texas eviction law — called a Forcible Detainer action — requires landlords to follow a precise legal process before removing a tenant. This includes serving proper written notice, waiting the required number of days, filing in the correct Justice Court precinct, and attending a hearing. RTM PLLC handles the entire eviction process for DFW landlords so nothing is missed. For tenants, we review eviction filings for procedural errors and improper notices that may give you grounds to fight back or negotiate better terms.
Security Deposit Disputes in Texas
Under Texas Property Code §92.109, landlords must return a tenant’s security deposit within 30 days of move-out along with an itemized written list of any deductions. Failure to do so can result in the landlord owing the tenant three times the amount wrongfully withheld plus attorney’s fees. RTM PLLC helps tenants recover wrongfully withheld deposits and defends landlords against improper security deposit claims.
Habitability and Repair Issues
Texas law requires landlords to make repairs that materially affect the health or safety of an ordinary tenant. Under Texas Property Code §92.056, if a landlord fails to make required repairs after proper written notice, tenants may have the right to repair and deduct, terminate the lease, or seek other legal remedies. RTM PLLC helps tenants enforce their right to a habitable home and advises landlords on their repair obligations to avoid costly legal disputes.
Lease Disputes
Lease agreements are legally binding contracts, and disputes over their terms are common. Whether you are a landlord dealing with a tenant who violated lease terms or a tenant whose landlord is not honoring the agreement, RTM PLLC reviews, interprets, and enforces lease agreements throughout the DFW Metroplex. We also draft and review leases to prevent disputes before they start.
Key Texas Landlord-Tenant Laws You Should Know
Texas landlord-tenant law is governed primarily by the Texas Property Code. Understanding these laws is essential whether you are a landlord or a tenant in the DFW area.
Texas Property Code §92.056 — Landlord’s duty to repair and remediate conditions affecting health and safety
Texas Property Code §92.101 — §92.109 — Security deposit rules including the 30-day return requirement
Texas Property Code §92.008 — Prohibition on utility cutoffs as a means of eviction
Texas Property Code §92.0081 — Prohibition on lockouts without a court order
Texas Property Code §24.001 — Forcible detainer and the eviction process
Texas Property Code §92.331 — Prohibition on retaliatory evictions
Get Legal Help With Your Landlord-Tenant Issue Today
Whether you are a DFW landlord who needs to move quickly on an eviction or a tenant whose rights are being violated, RTM PLLC is ready to help. Texas landlord-tenant law has strict deadlines — do not wait. Call us today at (254) 421-4442 or submit the form below for a free, confidential consultation.