Landlord law - Austin vs Pflugerville

[Andrew Bissada]

I've been told that law is in favor of landlords moreso in Pflugerville than in Austin. Austin is more tenant friendly.

I wasn't sure what would count as discrimination.

Given that, in Austin, can you decide not to let a tenant apply because they smoke for example?

If you didn't know or they didn't disclose, moved in, and they smoked in your house, could you evict them?

Is there anything in particular to watch out for ?

[Bryan Noth]

@Andrew Bissada 

Always let the tenant apply.  Their application can be rejected afterwards based on legally applicable parameters or not meeting qualification requirements.  You can also put restrictions within a lease agreement to prohibit specific actions, such as smoking.