Definitions

Sec. 786.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Common amenity" means an amenity or service offered or provided to residents of a multiunit residential property. (2) "Resident" means an individual who resides in a senior retirement community as a unit owner or tenant. (3) "Senior retirement community" means a residential community or a portion of a residential community: (A) described by Section 301.043, Property Code; (B) that contains not fewer than 20 residential units in one or more multiunit buildings that are available to own, rent, or lease; and (C) that provides common amenities. (4) "Senior retirement community contract" means a contract with a resident of a senior retirement community for providing a common amenity to the resident. (5) "Unit" means a physical portion of a residential property designated for separate ownership or occupancy. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 495 (S.B. 1283), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.