Guides for renters in San Antonio
Moving in, moving out, deposits, repairs, pets, HOAs and your lease: what to do and what Texas law says, from the team that manages the home.
Emergency repairs: what renters should do
What counts as a rental emergency, what to do in the first few minutes, how to request repairs in writing, and the repair rights Texas law gives renters.
How to apply for a rental home in San Antonio
How to apply for a rental home in San Antonio: the documents to gather, what landlords check, how to handle thin credit or a past eviction, and your rights.
Renewing your lease, or breaking it early, in Texas
How lease renewal works for San Antonio renters, the Texas rules that let you end a lease early, and what breaking a lease can cost if no exception applies.
Rental move-in checklist for renters
A printable move-in checklist for San Antonio renters: utilities, renters insurance, photos of every room, keys and codes, and what to report in writing.
Move-out checklist for renters in Texas
A room-by-room move-out checklist for Texas renters: notice, cleaning, small repairs, photos, keys and the forwarding address that starts the deposit clock.
Renters insurance: what it covers and why your lease asks for it
What renters insurance covers in a San Antonio rental, why the landlord's policy won't pay for your things, and what to check before you buy a policy.
Renting a home in an HOA community
Renting a home with an HOA in San Antonio: which rules apply to you, how pool and gate access works, common violations to avoid, and who pays any fines.
Renting a home with pets
How to rent a home with a dog or cat in San Antonio: finding pet-friendly rentals, pet deposits and rent, keeping pets safe in the heat, and assistance animals.
How to get your security deposit back in Texas
How Texas renters get a security deposit back: the 30-day rule, your forwarding address, wear and tear versus damage, and what to do if the refund is late.
Your tenant login: rent, repairs, messages and documents in one place
How to use your Rothrock tenant login: pay rent online or on autopay, send repair requests with photos, message the team and keep your lease handy.