Ordinary deteriorationNormal wear
Intended-use deterioration fits the statutory normal-wear definition.
Tenant-caused wall damageMay be chargeable
Damage from negligence, carelessness, accident or abuse is outside normal wear.
Fixed paint-life formulaNot stated in Chapter 92
Review actual evidence rather than treating a generic schedule as Texas law.
Questions for a repainting charge
- Was the unit freshly painted at move-in?
- What condition is shown in move-in and move-out photos?
- Is the charge for localized repair or a full repaint?
- What lease provision or damage event is cited?
- Is there an invoice, work order or other cost support?
Keep the scope in mind. This guide summarizes the cited Texas statewide sources. Lease terms, subsidized-housing rules, local rules and the specific evidence can change the analysis of an individual dispute.
Official sources
Use these links to verify the rule directly. RentBillCheck prioritizes Texas statutes and state-agency materials over secondary summaries.
Texas Constitution and StatutesTexas Property Code § 92.001 — Definitions ↗
Primary definition of normal wear and tear for Texas residential tenancies.
Texas Constitution and StatutesTexas Property Code § 92.104 — Retention of Security Deposit; Accounting ↗Primary rules for lawful deductions, normal wear and tear, and written itemization when a landlord retains deposit money.