The only thing that I can think of is to have you contact the H.A.A. ( Houston Apt. Assoc.) The y were nice enough and If my renters history was better would "probably" have been more helpful getting me out of a pinch or two... Its worth a shot anyway...
Alyria
thats a pretty good place to start. i'll call around tomorrow and see if there are any other resources. rules and regulations for apartments are pretty spread out through commerce codes, city ordinances, etc etc etc.