Rockwall County, TX · Rockwall County
Petition for Eviction
Landlords or their agents use this petition to ask the Rockwall County Justice Court to evict a tenant and request related relief.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Rockwall County · Rockwall County, Rockwall County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- rockwallcountytexas.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This petition asks the Justice Court in Rockwall County Precinct Two to award possession of rental premises and, when requested, unpaid rent, attorney’s fees, court costs, and interest. The plaintiff provides tenant and property details, grounds for eviction, notice-to-vacate information, and service requests. The form also includes a declaration and a Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affidavit section.
Who needs it
A landlord or authorized agent seeking eviction in Rockwall County Precinct Two completes and files this petition with the Justice Court.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; its Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affidavit section includes a declaration under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Eviction PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter plaintiff, defendant, rental property, eviction grounds, notice, and requested-relief information.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Complete the included Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affidavit section as applicable; the form also asks whether a motion for summary disposition is attached.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Petition for Eviction request?
- It asks the Rockwall County Precinct Two Justice Court to award possession of the premises and may request unpaid rent, attorney’s fees, court costs, and interest.
- Who fills out this petition?
- The plaintiff, such as a landlord or property owner, or their agent provides the parties’ and property’s details, grounds for eviction, and other requested information.
- Do I need a notary for the Petition for Eviction?
- No. This petition is signed without a notary. Its Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affidavit section includes a declaration under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Petition for Eviction?
- The document does not provide filing instructions. Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.