Eviction Defense Checklist

I have the following legal defense(s) to this eviction:

I AM CONTESTING THIS EVICTION

• I do not agree with the allegations in the complaint
  • I am not behind on rent/utilities
  • I did not commit the lease violation(s) listed
  • Other
• I did not receive a proper prefiling notice
  • I did not receive a written notice
  • This eviction was filed before the notice expired
  • The notice I received was improper because…
• I lawfully withheld rent because of repair concerns (abatement)
• I already vacated the property before court. I am asking for a dismissal.
• Other