Rent increase rules in San Antonio
No rent cap (Texas state preemption). 30-day notice typical for month-to-month changes.
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State rules that apply in San Antonio
No rent control allowed by state law. Landlords can raise rent any amount with proper notice at lease end. Month-to-month: ~30 days notice typical (lease terms control). Required notice: 30 days.
Local resource
Texas Tenant Advisor (opens in new tab)
State source
Tex. Prop. Code §92.013 (opens in new tab)
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Compare San Antonio to other Texas cities
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- AustinTexas law bans rent control, so Austin has no cap. Landlords can raise rent any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for m…
- HoustonTexas bans rent control, so Houston has no cap. Notice rules follow lease terms; ~30 days is typical for month-to-month.
- DallasNo rent cap (Texas state preemption). Increases follow lease terms with typical 30-day month-to-month notice.