CS/HB 1277--Residential tenancies.(Real Property, Probate & Trust Law)(Brief article)

The bill amends the landlord's available remedies in [section]83.595, to provide that if the landlord retakes possession after the early termination of the rental agreement, the landlord has the duty to exercise good faith in attempting to relet the premises. It requires that the landlord deduct from the balance due from the tenant any rent received by the landlord as a result of the reletting. The bill revises the definition of "rental agreement" and defines the term "early termination fee." The bill also permits landlords to recover liquidated damages or early termination fees i