A renewal calendar works backwards from the lease end date through three fixed points — the offer, the reply deadline and the notice deadline — so that a non-renewal never becomes a holdover by accident. Texas supplies the rules the calendar must respect: a fixed term ends on its date and, if the tenant stays with consent, becomes month to month under Property Code §91.001 with one month’s notice to end it; a rent change in a month-to-month tenancy needs at least that notice; and an increase or non-renewal within six months of a repair request or complaint must rest on a documented non-retaliatory ground (§§92.331–92.332).
The calendar
| Days before end | Action | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Review the tenancy: ledger, repair history, condition; check the six-month retaliation window against any complaint | §92.331 window; renewal decision |
| 90 | Decide: renew at the same rent, renew at a new rent, or not renew; document the reason | Decision record |
| 60 | Send the written offer (term, rent, any changed terms) or the written notice of non-renewal; state the reply deadline | Lease; §91.001 if month-to-month |
| 45 | Reply deadline; follow up once in writing | — |
| 30 | If renewing: sign the renewal or amendment and give the tenant a copy within three business days (§92.024). If not: send move-out instructions and the forwarding-address form (§92.107) | §§92.024, 92.107 |
| 0 | Term ends; move-out or renewal begins; the deposit clock starts on surrender | §92.103 |
Month-to-month tenancies
There is no end date, so the calendar runs from the anniversary or from the rent review date: 60 days out decide; at least one month before the intended change give the written notice §91.001 requires (or the period the parties signed). A tenant who receives an increase notice may leave with the same notice; plan the vacancy.
What the renewal document must carry
- The new term and rent; the deposit carried forward; any new addenda.
- The statutory early-termination sentence for §§92.016–92.017, restated.
- A fresh flood notice if the property’s status changed — a flood in the last five years must be disclosed (§92.0135(d)).
- A guarantor’s renewal only if the original lease stated the last renewal date the guarantee covers (§92.021).
Frequently asked questions
When should a Texas landlord send a renewal offer?
About 60 days before the end date, in writing, with a reply deadline; for a month-to-month tenancy at least one month before the change under §91.001 (Property Code §91.001).
What if the tenant stays after the term without signing?
With the landlord’s consent the tenancy is month to month under §91.001; without it the tenant is holding over and the eviction notice under §24.005 applies (Property Code §91.001).
Can a landlord decline to renew after a repair complaint?
Not within six months unless a non-retaliatory ground is documented — delinquency, breach, or the other grounds in §92.332 (Property Code §§92.331–92.332).
Sources
Rules change and the right answer can depend on the home, the city, the lease and the timing. These are the official pages this guide relies on; check them before signing, charging a fee, sending a notice or making a legal decision.
- Texas Property Code, Chapter 91 — Provisions generally applicable to landlords and tenants (§91.001 notice for terminating certain tenancies) ↗
- Texas Property Code, Chapter 92 — Residential Tenancies ↗
- Texas State Law Library — Ending the lease ↗
General information for U.S. landlords, with a Texas focus. This guide is not legal, tax or accounting advice. Consult a qualified professional for your situation. Written by the rentalfreelease.com Editorial Team; last reviewed September 19, 2026.