General Landlording & Rental Properties
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions
presented by
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Tax, SDIRAs & Cost Segregation
presented by
1031 Exchanges
presented by
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback
Updated almost 11 years ago, 01/20/2014
Does a SF rental have to meet current code in Texas?
Texas Property Code states explicitly how many locks and fire alarms are required in rentals. But I don't see anything about bringing an older house up to code. Specifically, if the door from the garage to the house appears to be solid core and has not been replaced since the house was built in 1982, is that okay. Obviously it met code when the house was built, but I dont see a stamp or anything identifying it as fire rated. Thanks in advance. (and please dont advise to replace it just in case, which I may do with a metal door, I want to know if I am required to.)