The Justice of the Peace court has jurisdiction over suits by landowners or lessors for the eviction of occupants or tenants of leased residential premises, regardless of the amount of monthly or yearly rent or the rent for the unexpired term of the lease.
The most common reasons for eviction include: non-payment of rent, violation of the lease, and the lease is ended and the tennant did not move out of the premises.
In regard to small claims, the lawsuit limit in Justice of the Peace Court is $5,000.00.
To inquire about fees and/or to initiate small claims
or eviction proceedings:
Please contact the Justice of the Peace at: