Get your security deposit back in Tarrant County (Fort Worth)
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 Tarrant County (Fort Worth).
Return deadline
30 days (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.103)
Small claims court
Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts (Small Claims)
Filing fee
$54 filing (+ county service of citation) · claims up to $20,000
Claims up to $20,000. Service of citation is charged separately per defendant — confirm the current amount with the court. File in the correct precinct; e-file via eFileTexas.gov.
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