Is My Landlord's June 30th Move-Out Deadline Legal After I Gave a 30-Day Notice in Texas?
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I gave my landlord a 30-day notice today, which would end on July 14th. She's saying that unless we are out by June 30th, she won't let us out of the lease.
Attorney Answer
Whether July 14th or June 30th is the correct date depends on what your written lease says first, and only falls back to the statutory default if the lease is silent.
Texas Property Code Section 91.001 sets the default rule for ending a month-to-month tenancy. Under it, the tenancy ends on whichever date is later: the date you named in your notice, or one full month after the day you actually gave notice, when rent is paid monthly. That "later of the two" rule exists specifically to prevent an end date that is too soon, and it can also explain why a notice given partway through a rental period doesn't always land where you expect. This default only applies if you and your landlord haven't agreed to something different in writing. A signed lease that sets its own notice period or termination terms controls over the statute.
The gap between your July 14th date and her June 30th deadline suggests one of two things: your lease has its own notice terms that differ from the statutory default, or there's a disagreement about how the rental period lines up with when notice was legally given. Either way, the actual lease language is what settles this, not general rules alone.
What you can do
1. Pull your written lease and find the section on notice and termination. That governs first. 2. Compare what it says to the Property Code's default rule if the lease is silent or you are month-to-month. 3. Get your landlord's position in writing, such as a text or email confirming the June 30th requirement, so you have a record either way. 4. If the dates still don't add up, or you risk owing an extra month's rent by guessing wrong, a landlord-tenant attorney or a local tenant legal aid clinic can review the lease quickly, often at no cost.
This is general legal information, not legal advice, and a Texas landlord-tenant attorney can advise you on your specific lease and situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the default notice period for a month-to-month lease in Texas?
Under Texas Property Code Section 91.001, the tenancy ends on whichever is later: the date in your notice, or one full month after you gave notice, for tenancies paid monthly.
Can my landlord require an earlier move-out date than the one I gave in my notice?
Generally not under the statutory default, unless your written lease sets different notice terms that both of you agreed to, since a signed agreement controls over the default rule.
What happens if I don't move out by the date the landlord insists on?
It depends on which date is actually correct under your lease and the law. If you stay past the true termination date, you could owe additional rent, so it's worth confirming the right date before it becomes an issue.
