Get your security deposit back in Dallas County
Texas landlords must return your deposit within 30 days of move-out under Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103. If yours didn't, a statute-cited demand letter is the first step — and if they still ignore you, you can file in small claims court in Dallas County.
Return deadline
30 days (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103)
Small claims court
Dallas County Justice of the Peace Courts (Small Claims)
Filing fee
$54 filing + $80 service per defendant (~$134) · claims up to $20,000
Money-only claims up to $20,000. Mandatory e-filing at JP 1-1 since March 2025 (eFileTexas.gov). File in the precinct where the defendant resides.
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