How Often Can Rent Be Raised in Texas?

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✅ Overview

How often can my park owner raise the rent if I’m renting a mobile home lot in Texas? The answer isn’t always simple, but understanding the laws and your lease agreement can save you from unexpected increases.

📜 Is There a Legal Limit to Rent Increases in Texas?

Texas law does not cap rent increases for mobile home lots. This means park owners can raise rent as they see fit, as long as they follow proper notice requirements.

No rent control exists at the state level in Texas for mobile home parks.

📅 How Often Can They Raise It?

Technically, as often as the lease allows, here’s how it typically works:

Month-to-month leases: Lot rent can be raised with 30 days’ written notice.
Fixed-term leases (e.g., 1 year): Lot rent cannot be raised during the lease term. Unless it includes an escalation clause, it can only change when the lease renews.

📝 Important: Always read your lease. It may include language like:

“Rent may be adjusted after the initial term with a 30-day notice.”

Also Read: What to Do If You Get a Rent Hike Notice in Texas

🏠 What About Mobile Home Communities With HOA or Park Rules?

Some mobile home parks have community rules or HOA agreements that might include:

Predefined rent increase schedules
Annual caps (voluntarily imposed by park management)
Fee adjustments for shared amenities

While the state does not mandate these, they may offer some protection if included in your lease.

🛑 When Is a Rent Increase Considered Illegal?

Even without rent control, a rent hike may be unlawful if it’s:

Discriminatory (based on race, religion, disability, etc.)
Retaliatory (e.g., because you complained to the authorities)
Not noticed correctly in writing

🗂️ What to Do if You Feel It’s Unfair

Request written justification for the increase.
Check for similar rent trends in the same park.
Contact Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) or a local tenant rights group for help.

📈 Average Lot Rent Trends in Texas (2024)

Urban areas (Dallas, Houston): $500–$800/month
Rural areas: $300–$450/month
Annual increases: 3%–7% on average

🧠 Final Thought

While landlords in Texas can legally raise lot rent fairly often, your protection lies in your lease agreement. The more detailed and fixed the lease, the less surprise you’ll face.