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An Eviction case is a lawsuit brought to recover possession of real property, often by a landlord against a tenant. A claim for rent may be joined with an eviction case if the amount of rent due is unpaid is not more than $20,000, excluding statutory interest and court costs, but including attorney fees, if any. All Eviction suits must be filed in the Justice of the Peace precinct where the property is located.
Procedures for Filing an Eviction for Non-Payment
Checks made payable to: Delta County Justice of the Peace
Filing fee $54.00 - Delta County Service of Citation $80.00 per/citation to be served.
If a service of citation needs to be served in another county or looking for other services visit the link below for all Sheriff and Constable Fees.
Email Clerk for packet: dhanna [at] deltacountytx.com (dhanna[at]deltacountytx[dot]com)
FORMS INCLUDED:
- Civil Case Information Sheet
- Eviction Petition
- Service Member's Civil Relief Act Form
- Verification of Compliance with Section 4024 of the CARES ACT AND CDC