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Updated over 10 years ago, 05/06/2014
Texas deadbolts?
I'm closing on my first rental property tomorrow. The first thing I want to do after closing, is change the locks. I've heard that in Texas, a rental must have a single sided deadbolt (where the deadbolt locks ONLY by means of an inside lever). Is this true when both a deadbolt and locking knob already exist? I ask because neither of the exterior doors currently have such a deadbolt and the property has been rented out for some time.
Thanks in advance!