Get Your Security
Deposit Back —
Using Texas Law.
Landlord overcharging you for "cleaning" or "wear and tear"? We analyze your case, find the illegal charges, and help you recover up to 3× your deposit plus $100.
Texas Property Code
Chapter 92 Compliant
8 Statute Sections
Analyzed per case
Self-Representation
No attorney required
Justice of the Peace Court
Designed for renters like you
Is This You?
Texas landlords routinely make deductions that are illegal under state law. Recognize any of these?
Charging you for professional carpet cleaning?
Routine carpet wear is the landlord's cost — not yours
Billing for touch-up paint or wall scuffs?
Normal paint wear after years of living is expected
Deducting for lightbulbs or batteries?
Consumables are a landlord maintenance expense
It's been over 30 days and you've heard nothing?
Texas law requires return or written statement within 30 days
Never received an itemized deductions list?
Without a written statement, the landlord may forfeit all deductions
Being charged for damage that was already there?
Pre-existing damage must be documented at move-in to be a valid charge
Repair bills that seem wildly inflated?
Deductions must reflect actual, documented repair costs
Deposit kept after you ended your lease early?
Early termination has specific rules — blanket forfeiture is not one of them
Under Texas Property Code § 92, these are often illegal deductions.
You aren't just asking for your money back — you are asserting your rights. Texas law is on your side, and the penalties for landlords who act in bad faith are significant.
The Texas 3× Multiplier
In Texas, bad faith isn't just a frustration — it's a legal multiplier. We help you calculate exactly what you are owed.
Landlord keeps your deposit
You demand under § 92.109
How the Math Works
Original Deposit
Amount withheld by landlord
3× Bad Faith Multiplier
§ 92.109 — if landlord acted in bad faith
Statutory Penalty
$100 flat penalty under § 92.109
Total Recoverable
Plus attorney fees if you go to court
Note: The 3× multiplier applies when a court finds the landlord acted in bad faith. Our audit identifies the specific facts that support this finding in your case.
Free Case Audit
Answer a few questions and get a real-time estimate of what you're owed under Texas law.
How much was your security deposit?
Enter the total amount your landlord held
Estimated Recovery
Answer questions to find violations
Ready to send a demand letter?
Our Recovery Packet includes a pre-filled statutory demand letter with your specific violations cited.
How We Help
A clear, three-step path from "I've been robbed" to "check in the mailbox."
The 2-Minute Audit
Answer a few targeted questions about your move-out date, deposit amount, and the charges your landlord is claiming. No legal knowledge required.
The Evidence Scan
Our system cross-references your answers against Texas Property Code § 92. We identify exactly which statutes were violated and by how much.
The Recovery Packet
Receive a professional, statutory demand letter pre-filled with your specific facts and the exact legal citations your landlord cannot ignore.
Statutory Demand Letter
Pre-filled with your case facts & Texas law citations
87%
settle before court
Texas Renters Getting Results
Real outcomes from renters who used DepositRights to assert their rights.
My landlord kept $950 claiming 'excessive cleaning.' DepositRights showed me it was illegal under § 92.104. I sent the demand letter and had a check in 18 days.
Marcus T.
Austin, TX
They never sent me an itemized statement. DepositRights identified the 30-day violation immediately. The Court-Ready Packet had everything I needed for small claims court.
Priya K.
Houston, TX
I was intimidated to push back against my property management company. The demand letter template was professional and cited the exact statutes. They settled within two weeks.
James R.
Dallas, TX
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about Texas security deposit law and your rights.
Still have questions?
Our audit tool will analyze your specific situation and identify the exact statutes that apply to your case.
Under Texas Property Code § 92.103, your landlord must return your security deposit — or provide a written, itemized list of deductions — within 30 days of your move-out date. Failure to do so creates a presumption of bad faith, which triggers the 3× penalty.
The Law Is On
Your Side.
Texas Property Code § 92 gives renters powerful tools to fight back. Most landlords count on you not knowing your rights. We change that.
Outcome vs. Cost
A small cost compared to what may be at stake. Choose the level of support you need.
Standard Recovery
Everything needed to settle without court
vs. $300–$500/hr for an attorney
- Full 2-minute case audit
- Texas § 92 violation analysis
- Itemized illegal deductions report
- Professional statutory demand letter
- Certified mail instructions
- 30-day follow-up checklist
- Email support
Court-Ready Packet
Everything in Standard + court-ready documents
vs. $300–$500/hr for an attorney
- Everything in Standard Recovery
- Small Claims Court filing forms
- Pre-filled petition with your facts
- Hearing preparation script
- Evidence organization guide
- Witness statement templates
- Priority email support