How many evictions are filed in Dallas County annually?

Dallas County processes approximately 20,000–30,000 eviction cases annually across its multiple Justice of the Peace courts, making it one of the top eviction markets in Texas. Dallas has a large rental population concentrated in areas like Oak Cliff, South Dallas, and the mid-cities belt.

Where are Dallas County evictions filed?

Dallas County Justice of the Peace courts by precinct. Key locations: JP Precinct 1-2: 8301 S. Polk, Suite 2200, Dallas TX 75232, (972) 228-2272. JP Precinct 3-1: 6820 LBJ Freeway, Suite 3100, Dallas TX 75240, (214) 321-4106. E-filing via efileTexas.gov required for some precincts.

What makes Dallas eviction filers good acquisition targets?

Dallas landlords filing repeat evictions — 3 or more filings across different addresses in the past 12 months — are experiencing portfolio-level stress. Many are small landlords (1–4 units) in working-class neighborhoods like Balch Springs, Hutchins, or Oak Cliff who would prefer a cash exit over continued tenant turnover.

What data is in a Dallas County eviction list?

Landlord (plaintiff) name and mailing address, rental property address, filing date, case number, and precinct. Repeat-filer flag available to identify portfolio landlords with multiple cases.

Can I filter for Dallas repeat-filing landlords?

Yes. Filtering for landlords with 3+ filings in 12 months across different Dallas County addresses identifies the most stressed portfolio owners — prime cash offer targets.

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Dallas County Eviction Leads — Landlord Filing Lists

20,000–30,000 annual filings · Multiple JP precincts · Portfolio landlords across Oak Cliff, South Dallas & mid-cities

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20,000+Annual eviction filings

5JP court precincts

46%Dallas City renter rate

Top 3TX counties by eviction volume

Why Dallas Eviction Filers Are Motivated Sellers

Dallas has one of the largest single-family rental markets in Texas. Landlords in older working-class neighborhoods — South Dallas, Oak Cliff, Balch Springs, Hutchins — face high tenant turnover and frequent non-payment evictions. Small portfolio owners managing 4–10 units who file 3+ evictions per year are under significant management and cash flow stress.

Dallas’s eviction data is particularly valuable because Texas evictions process quickly (3–5 weeks typical) and records are public — identifying repeat filers before they decide to sell gives investors a first-mover advantage over competitors targeting the MLS.

Dallas County JP Courts (Eviction Filing Locations)

Court	Address
JP Precinct 1-2	8301 S. Polk, Suite 2200, Dallas TX 75232 · (972) 228-2272
JP Precinct 2-1	140 N. Garland Ave, Garland TX 75040 · (214) 643-4773
JP Precinct 3-1	6820 LBJ Freeway, Suite 3100, Dallas TX 75240 · (214) 321-4106
JP Precinct 3-2	6820 LBJ Freeway, Suite 2100, Dallas TX 75240 · (214) 904-3042
E-filing	Required for Precincts 3-1 and 3-2: efileTexas.gov

What’s in a Dallas County Eviction List

Field	Why It Matters
Landlord name & mailing address	Your acquisition target
Rental property address	The stressed investment property
Filing date & precinct	Verify and cross-reference court records