The following information is a brief overview of landlord tenant court procedures. No judgment may be rendered against a defendant unless the defendant has been properly served with process.The written rent demand and the Notice of Petition and Petition must be given to you the right way. This is called service of papers. The court clerk might have a sample motion or just a blank motion form you can get and fill out and list your reasons for filing the motion. Mastering the basics of the state's new e-filing system. Includes tips on how to avoid common errors, send a file and make a payment. All documents must be filed electronically with the Harris County District Clerk. Documents should not to be hand-delivered or faxed directly to the court. The following forms are available for downloading, printing and completing.