How long does a writ of possession take in Allen, TX?

In Allen, expect roughly 7 to 12 days from the Collin County JP-court judgment to the lockout. The writ can be requested on day 6, after the 5-day appeal window closes, and the constable posts a 24-hour notice before executing.

Which court issues a writ of possession for an Allen rental?

The Collin County Justice of the Peace court that granted the eviction judgment. Allen falls within a specific Collin County JP precinct based on the property address, and the writ must come from that same court.

Who executes the writ of possession in Allen?

The Collin County constable for the issuing JP precinct. The constable posts the 24-hour notice, then returns at a scheduled time to supervise while the landlord re-keys the property and movers remove the tenant's belongings under Texas Property Code §24.0061(d).

How much does a writ of possession cost in Allen?

Budget about $25 for the Collin County JP-court issuance fee and roughly $150 to $200 for the constable's execution fee, plus a locksmith (about $75 to $150). For Allen single-family homes, movers are usually the largest cost because a full house takes several hours of labor.

How much moving help do I need for an Allen house lockout?

For a typical three- or four-bedroom Allen home, plan on a crew of three or more workers for several hours. The constable will not wait indefinitely — if the unit cannot be cleared during the execution window, the writ may be returned unexecuted and you will have to reschedule and pay again.

What about gated or HOA communities in Allen?

Confirm gate codes, guest access, and any HOA restrictions on curbside property placement before the execution date, and share the access details with the constable's office in advance. Access problems at the gate are a common cause of failed lockouts in Allen and Fairview.

Can an Allen tenant stop the writ of possession?

Yes. Appealing the JP judgment to Collin County Court at Law within 5 days with an appeal bond or a Statement of Inability to Afford Costs blocks the writ until the county court rules. Satisfying the judgment before execution can also stop it where the judgment allows. Once the 24-hour notice is posted, only a court order halts the lockout.

Can I keep the tenant's property after an Allen lockout?

No. Texas Property Code §24.0061(d) requires the tenant's personal property to be placed at a nearby location outside the rental, not retained, sold, or discarded by the landlord. Holding property as leverage for unpaid rent exposes you to liability.

Allen & North Collin County Landlords

Writ of Possession in Allen, Texas

The last step of an Allen eviction. We prepare the writ, file it with the Collin County JP court that granted your judgment, and coordinate the constable lockout under Texas Property Code §24.0061.

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What Is a Writ of Possession in Allen?

In Allen, a writ of possession is the Collin County JP-court order that lets a constable remove the tenant and return the rental to the landlord. It can be requested starting the sixth day after the eviction judgment, once the 5-day appeal window has passed. The constable posts a 24-hour notice and then supervises the lockout — usually within 7 to 12 days of judgment.

Allen is overwhelmingly single-family rentals and newer townhome communities, often owned by individual investors rather than institutional managers. That means the landlord personally has to be at the lockout with a locksmith and movers — the part first-time owners most often get wrong. We manage that scheduling for you; see our full eviction services.

How Allen Writs Move Through Collin County Courts

Allen sits in Collin County, which operates four Justice of the Peace precincts. Your writ must be requested from the precinct court that granted the eviction judgment.

Allen's JP precinct is set by address

Allen properties are handled by the Collin County JP precinct covering that address. We confirm the precinct before filing so the writ isn't rejected.

Single-family lockouts need more labor

An Allen three-bedroom house takes far more moving labor than an apartment. Under-booking movers is the most common reason a scheduled execution fails.

Collin County constables set the window

The constable posts the 24-hour notice and assigns the execution time. Collin's docket generally moves quickly compared with Dallas and Tarrant.

HOA and gated-community access

Many Allen communities are gated or HOA-managed. Gate codes and access arrangements should be confirmed before the constable arrives.

Allen Writ of Possession Timeline

From JP-court judgment to lockout — step by step in Collin County.

1. JP-court judgment for possession
Day 0
The Collin County JP court grants the Allen landlord a judgment for possession.
2. 5-day appeal window
Days 1 – 5
The tenant has 5 calendar days to file an appeal bond or Statement of Inability. No writ can issue in this window.
3. Writ requested and issued
Day 6+
With no appeal filed, the landlord requests the writ from the same Collin County JP court and pays the issuance fee.
4. Constable posts 24-hour notice
Day 7 – 9
The Collin County constable posts notice at the Allen property giving the tenant 24 hours to vacate.
5. Lockout and possession
Day 8 – 12
The constable supervises while locks are changed and the tenant's belongings are set out under §24.0061(d).

What a Writ of Possession Costs in Allen

Writ of possession issuance fee (Collin JP court)~$25
Constable execution fee~$150 – $200
Locksmith / re-key~$75 – $150
Movers for a single-family homeTypically the largest line item

Collin County JP courts and constable precincts set court and execution fees; confirm the current amounts when the writ is requested.

Allen Areas We Serve

Downtown Allen / Main StreetTwin CreeksBethany LakesWatters CrossingStar CreekMontgomery FarmCottonwood BendSuncreekRaintreeWaterford ParksRidgeview / Alma corridorLucas & Fairview edges

We coordinate writs for single-family rentals, multifamily communities, and commercial units throughout Allen and the rest of Collin County. See our full areas we serve.

Why Allen Landlords Use NTX Eviction for the Writ

Collin County filing accuracy

We verify the Allen property's JP precinct and file the writ with the court that issued the judgment.

Requested on the first legal day

We track the 5-day appeal deadline and request the writ on day 6 to keep the lockout on the earliest possible date.

Flat fee for individual investors

One transparent flat fee covers writ prep, filing, and constable scheduling — built for owners with one or a few Allen rentals.

Right-sized lockout crew

We size the moving crew to a single-family home and confirm gate or HOA access so the constable's execution succeeds first time.

Contact NTX Eviction

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Allen Writ of Possession FAQs

Common questions from Allen landlords and property managers.

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Writ of Possession in Allen, Texas

What Is a Writ of Possession in Allen?

How Allen Writs Move Through Collin County Courts

Allen's JP precinct is set by address

Single-family lockouts need more labor

Collin County constables set the window

HOA and gated-community access

Allen Writ of Possession Timeline

1. JP-court judgment for possession

2. 5-day appeal window

3. Writ requested and issued

4. Constable posts 24-hour notice

5. Lockout and possession