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    Aug 9, 2011, 11:07 AM
    What constitutes surrendering a rental property in TX back to the landlord?
    If a tenant turns in the keys, shuts off the power, removes all food , clothing, and furniture in TX does this constitute surrender of the property? Can they later claim to be locked out after they have returned the keys?
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    Aug 9, 2011, 11:14 AM

    They can claim anything they want later, does not make it true.

    Always good to have them sign a exit inspection if possible, but proof they turned power off, photos from your inspection showing it empty
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