My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: TEXAS
My son is only 2 but has alot of severe health problems, *his eci case manager helped me write a note requesting at least 2 days written notice for repairs, or water being turned off (that they schedule for maintaince, they would post a letter at 8 am to turn off water for 3+ hours at 12) my question is would that letter apply to work being done on the outside of my apt? 3 days ago we came home to our house smelling like paint thinner, we werent even in our townhome for 2 mins when my son broke out in hives. We werent notified of them painting out doorway, which smelled up our townhome. I confronted the apt manager about it she said that she doesnt have to give notice. Is this true? I again tried to stress to her that my sons condition is very unstable and him having an allergic reaction that could have been prevented if she would have gave us notice is just unethical. I ask this question now because right after i put my kids down for a nap, then i heard a weird noise i opened my door to find them PAINTING MY DOOR! Again i just spoke to the manager about my son having an reaction to the paint 3 days ago, she never mentioned that the door needed to be painted. So i had to wake my kids up and go to my mom-in-laws until my husband gets home to sir out the house for it to be safe. Sorry this is so long but short version is does my apartment have to give me prior notice to work on the immediate area outside my townhome, ie door? * About my sons disabilities: Hes severely allergic (including contact reactions) to corn (which is in paint), carries an epi-pen; bilateral dislocated hips with defective ossification, ataxia, hypotonia, osteopenia, mild hearing loss (but they think there is a problem with his brain processing the sound) severe developmental delay, & keeps regressing for unknown reasons. We just applied for ssi but havent went to appointment yet. * We are also in the process of saving up the 1500 to break our lease due to the fact that they keep needing to do renovations, water keeps being shut off (boiler system, that city said will have to be replaced if they cant keep it fixed. I have already called the owner & he told me to talk to the manager, or call their 1800 number because he was too busy to be involved with the day to day at apts he owns. * Seperate question, my sons eci case manager brought up seeking legal aid to break the lease instead of paying the 1500, due to the fact of them not accomidating my sons special needs & never giving even 12 hours much less "amble time" that my lease states. Do you think i even have a shot or just pay the money. Ive lived here 4 months. * Thanks for reading!!
Lease:
When we may enter:
If you or any guest or occupant is present, then repairers, servicers, contractors, our representatives, or other persons listed in (2) below may peacefully enter the apartment at reasonable times for the purposes listed (2) below. If nobody is home, then such persons may enter peacefully and at reasonable times by duplicate or master key (or by breaking a window or other means when necessary) if:
(1) written notice of the entry is left in a conspicuous place in the apartment immediately at entry; and
(2) entry is for: responding to your request; making repaird ir replacements; estimating repair or refurbishing costs; performing pest control; doing preventive maintance; checking fir water leaks; changing filters; testing or replacing detection or alarm devices or batteries; retrieving unreturned tools, equipment, or appliences; preventing waste of utlities; exercising our contractual lien; leaving notices; delivering, installing, reconnecting, or replacing appliances, furniture, equipment, or security devices; removing health or safety hazards, or itens prohibited under our rules; removing perishable foodstuffs if your electicity is disconnected; removing unauthirized animals; disconnecting ulitilies involved in bona fide repairs, emergencies or construction; retreiving property owned or leased by former residents; inpecting when immediate danger tk personbor property is suspected; allowing persons ti enter as you authorized in your rental application; allowing entry by a law officer; showing apartment to prospective residents (after moveiut or vacate notice given); or showing apartment ti government officials for the purpose of housing/fire ordinace compliance, and to lenders, appraisers, contractors, prospective buyers, or insurance agents.

