TARRANT COUNTY, TX
Justice of the Peace Court 7
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 $20,000, 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.
To search the Justice Court Precinct, please visit Tarrant County Comprehensive Address Information Directory.
For information on Justice Court Rules, please visit Texas Judicial Branch Rules and Forms website.
If you are representing yourself, we encourage you to review the below resources.
Self-Help Legal Information Packet: Filing a Repair and Remedy Case
FORMS NEEDED:
Petition For Repair and Remedy Case
PAYMENT:
File with Justice Court 7 and serve in Tarrant County
- Fees
- $54 filing fee
- $75 Constable fee for each person being served
- The court will produce the first set of copies at no charge, but any additional copies for additional defendants required to be served with citations, will be an additional charge. The fees are $1 for the first page and .25 cents for every page thereafter. Court reserves the right to correct payment if under or over paid via E-File.
PROCEDURES:
A case number and court date will be provided when case is processed.