The 43rd District Court

FILING LANDLORD/TENANT CASES

FOR ONE DEFENDANT

When filing a landlord/tenant matter with the court, you MUST provide the following:

One (1) summons form prepared.
One (1) complaint form prepared.
Your copy of the demand for possession plus two additional copies.
Three (3) copies of the lease (if this is applicable).
One pre-stamped pre-addressed envelope addressed to each tenant (s) with the court’s return address and pre-stamped pre-addressed
One (1) envelope addressed to the defendant (postage required)
Envelope addressed to plaintiff/plaintiff attorney.
One (1) copy of the landlord license.

FOR TWO OR MORE DEFENDANTS:
You must have the following documents/information to begin your suit against two (2) defendants:

Add an additional two copies of the summons, complaint, notice to quit, lease and one pre-addressed envelope for each defendant.

FEES:
Filing fees are $45.00 for possession. An additional filing fee will be added if supplemental money damages are applied for. The clerk will notify you of what the cost is for service by the court officer.

Court Officer Fee:
Must be a check or money order made payable to the proper court officer. When using your own court officer, a Writ of Restitution can only be served by the court officer where your judgment originated.

landlord/tenant suit forms
landlord/tenant suit fees
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