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What Houston's new tenant ordinance means for renters

Lone Star Legal Aid

June 1, 2026
Effective date
60 days for 10%+ rent hikes
Notice required
Yes — before eviction
Right to cure
All Houston rentals
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The Houston Tenant Protections Ordinance was passed by City Council on March 15, 2026 with a 12-5 vote. Advocates from Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas Housers, and the Coalition of Community Organizations worked for two years to pass this legislation.

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