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Amarillo, TX Real Estate FAQs

• What is the non-emergency contact number for the local police station in Amarillo, Texas?

  The non-emergency police number for Amarillo is (806) 378-3038.

• Where can I get a copy of police reports for incidents related to my case in Amarillo, Texas?

  Individuals in Amarillo requesting an incident report may contact the following: Amarillo Police Department Attn: Open Records 200 SE 3rd Street Amarillo, Texas 79101. They can also be reached by fax at 806-378-9371 and emailed at apdrecords@amarillo.gov.

• What is a real estate tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment in Amarillo?

  The right to a real estate tenant’s “quiet enjoyment” is a legal term and a law applied in Amarillo that prohibits a landlord from evicting a renter without cause or disturbing their right to a peaceful and quiet life in their unit. If the other tenants in the building are causing the disturbance, a renter can file a complaint with the landlord.

• Can an Amarillo real estate tenant sue their landlord for not repairing their unit?

  Yes. A tenant in Amarillo can sue their landlord for not repairing their unit. The court can order them to make the necessary repairs and not charge rent starting from the date that the tenant requested the repair. It can also mandate landlords to pay their renters one month's rent plus 500 dollars and attorney's fees as damages.

• Does the law in Amarillo require landlords to install security devices on tenants’ real estate units?

  Yes. In Amarillo, the law requires landlords to install security devices on tenants’ real estate units as mandated by Subchapter D, Chapter 92 of the property code of Texas. Dwellings must have window latches, keyed exterior door deadbolts, and door viewers. Sliding doors must have pin locks and security bars or handle latches. The landlord must pay for their installation, and the tenant may ask for their repair or installation if they are defective or missing.

• What does the law say about security deposits for rented real estate in Amarillo?

  As per state law, no maximum limit is set for charging security deposits in rented real estate in Amarillo. Once the tenancy is over, the landlord must refund it within one month. They are also obligated to disclose where they keep it. If a landlord does not provide a detailed breakdown of all deductions made when a tenant leaves, they cannot hold or deduct the security deposit. They can be sued if they fail to follow these regulations.

• What are the rights of real estate tenants who are victims of domestic violence in Amarillo?

  Victims of Amarillo domestic violence are allowed to vacate a rented real estate unit with no penalties for prematurely breaking a leasing agreement. They are also not required to send a notice to their landlord. They should be able to show either a final protective order or temporary injunction and ex parte protective order. A landlord who attempts to hinder such a tenant from breaking a lease is penalized.