A legal writ is a formal written order issued by a court that commands a person, government official, or organization to do something or stop doing something.
Courts use writs to protect rights, enforce judgments, and control the actions of lower courts or public officials.
If a landlord has locked a residential or commercial tenant out of leased premises in violation of Texas Property Code Section 92.0081 and 92.009 (residential) or Section 93.002 and 93.003 (commercial), the tenant may recover possession of the premises.
To determine venue for your case, refer to the Texas Property Code Section 92.009(b) if a residential tenancy, or Section 93.003(b) if a commercial tenancy.
If a person is unable to enter a residence or former residence to retrieve property belonging to the person or the person's dependent because the current occupant is denying the person entry, the person may apply to the Justice Court for an order authorizing the person to enter the residence, accompanied by a peace officer, to retrieve specific items of persona property according to the Texas Property Code Section 24A.002.
The applicant, under oath, must certify that the applicant or the applicant's minor dependent requires personal items located in the residence that are only of the following types:
Medical records
Medicine and medical supplies
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