Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA)
The Texas consumer-protection statute that gives a consumer remedies for false, misleading, or deceptive acts, including in real estate.
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What does Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) mean on the Texas real estate exam?
Answer: The Texas consumer-protection statute that gives a consumer remedies for false, misleading, or deceptive acts, including in real estate.
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Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) definition
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, the DTPA, protects consumers against false, misleading, or deceptive business acts and practices. A consumer who is harmed may sue for economic damages, and for additional damages where the conduct was committed knowingly or intentionally, plus attorney's fees.
The DTPA matters to license holders because misrepresenting or failing to disclose a known material defect can give rise to a DTPA claim, in addition to TREC discipline.
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