The complaint against me is untrue or fails to state the following facts:TENANT’S ANSWER
I offered rent, but my landlord refused it. I am still able and willing to pay the
rent.
I have a defense for nonpayment because the landlord has failed to maintain the premises
in a fit and habitable condition
My rent has not been paid, but I have a legally justifiable defense for not paying:
I have a written lease which does not expire until:
I have not received the required notice from the landlord before this complaint was
served on me.
The landlord is trying to evict me because I have exercised my legal rights by calling
code enforcement officials, or by taking the following protected action:
I have other defenses as follow:
WHEREFORE: Because of the defense(s) indicated above, I ask the court to grant a judgment
in my favor and not order me to be evicted.
COUNTERCLAIM
Instructions: If you believe you are entitled to be awarded damages or money for any
reason from your landlord, you may fill out the statement below:
I hereby sue my landlord for the amount of $______ .
I believe I am entitled to receive an award of this amount because
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_______________ ____________
Name of Defendant (or attorney) Signature of Defendant
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Address
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Telephone number
History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 1988, ch. 649, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 229, § 1.