Flood Disclosure Requirements For All Texas Rental 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Flood Disclosure Requirements For All Texas Rental in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the address of the property at the top of the form. Ensure accuracy as this is crucial for legal documentation.
  3. In section A, indicate whether the landlord is aware if the dwelling is located in a 100-year floodplain by checking the appropriate box. If neither box is checked, assume it is in a floodplain.
  4. Next, complete section B by indicating if the landlord knows whether the dwelling has flooded at least once in the last five years.
  5. Review section C for definitions related to flooding and ensure you understand terms like '100-year floodplain' and 'flooding' as they pertain to your lease.
  6. Finally, both landlord and tenant should sign and date at the bottom of the form to acknowledge receipt of this notice.

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Flood insurance is not required on a principal or residential detached structure securing the loan if the lender or servicer obtains a letter from FEMA stating that its maps have been amended and the structure is no longer in an SFHA.
Flood Risk Disclosure for Renters As of January 1, 2022, Texas landlords are also required to inform prospective tenants about a propertys flood risk. This includes disclosing whether the rental is in a 100-year floodplain or if it has flooded within the past five years.
Standard renters insurance usually covers water damage but not flooding. If you live in a flood-prone area, getting separate flood insurance is important.
Basically, if the property youre looking to rent got flooded at least once in the last five years or lives in the 100-year flood plain, your landlord has to give you a notification in writing as said by Texas Representative Armando Walle.
Texas landlords must disclose information about: Owner or agent identity. Emergency contact information. Security device requests. Return of security deposit. Domestic violence victims rights. Tenants rights when landlord fails to make repairs. Landlords towing or parking rules and policies.

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Youre required to have flood insurance if you own a home or business in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and have a government-backed mortgage.
Notify Landlord: Inform your landlord immediately in writing about the flood and request repairs. Repairs: Landlords must fix health and safety issues, including flood damage. If repairs arent made, you may be able to terminate the lease or take other legal actions.

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