TARRANT COUNTY, TX
Justice of the Peace Court 6
Repair and Remedy Cases
Repair and Remedy Cases
A repair and remedy case is a lawsuit filed by a residential tenant under Chapter 92, Subchapter B of the Texas Property Code to enforce the landlord's duty to repair or remedy a condition materially affecting the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.
The relief sought can be for no more than $10,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs but including attorney fees, if any. Repair and remedy cases are governed by Rules 500-507 and 509 of Part V of the Rules of Civil Procedure. To extent of any conflict between Rule 509 and the rest of Part V, Rule 509 applies.
A hearing will be scheduled no more than 21 days from the date case is filed.
FORMS NEEDED:
PAYMENT:
- $54.00 filing fee
- $75.00 Constable fee