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Petition - Lawsuit for Landlord Retaliation

Texas · TexasLawHelp.org

This form is used to start a lawsuit in justice court when a tenant believes a landlord retaliated against them. It asks the court for money for things like one month's rent, $500, and other damages.

The court describes it as: Form to start a lawsuit against a landlord for retaliation against a tenant. Adapted from Texas Tenants' Union materials.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used by a tenant to file a lawsuit in justice court against a landlord they believe retaliated against them after the tenant did something.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The person starting the lawsuit, who is the Petitioner, should fill out this form.
What kind of court is this for?
This form is for filing a suit in justice court.
What information do I need to know before filing?
You need to know the county and the specific justice court precinct where you are filing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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