Disclosure of Selection Criteria – The landlord is generally required to give applicants written notice of their selection criteria and possible grounds for an application’s denial. The applicant must sign an acknowledgment that this information was made available to them.^[1]

Application Fee Refund – If an applicant wasn’t notified of the landlord’s selection criteria and their application is refused, they must have the application fee and any deposits refunded.^[2]

Rejection of Applicant – A rental application is considered rejected if the landlord hasn’t given notice of acceptance within 7 days from:

• The date the applicant submits a completed rental application to the landlord; or
• The date they made an application deposit if no form was given.^[3]

Landlord’s Liability – When an application fee or deposit refund is required and the landlord refuses to do so, they will be liable for $100, plus three times the refund amount, and the applicant’s attorney’s fees.^[4]

Waiver – Any provision of the rental application that attempts to waive the landlord’s liability under state law is void.^[5]

Realtor Version

Texas Association of Realtors Rental Application – This rental application form is only authorized for use by Texas Association of Realtors members.

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