If they are changing the lock for nonpayment, they have to give you notice.They can change the lock, but they have to give you a copy of the key whether you pay the rent or not. If they refuse to let you back in, you can get a "writ of reentry" and sue. See: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm#92.0081 and https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm#92.009 They have to take you to court in order to evict you. Call us at 214-823-2733 for more info.
no, they can't, look for the tenant's rights manual
According to the handbook of Tenants' Right they must first give you the notice of the proposed lock change depending on weather the notice is mailed or hand-delivered and the amount of rent you must pay to prevent the lock change. More information at www.txtenants.org
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