Forms To Answer Eviction Lawsuits

ANSWERING AN EVICTION CASE – OUR FORMS MAKE IT EASY AND AFFORDABLE
If you are facing eviction, your family’s home, possessions and peace of mind are at stake. Eviction is a legal way a landlord gets back possession of your rental apartment, home or other rented space. To start an eviction, usually the landlord has to first provide you with written notice. The type of notice the landlord must provide is governed by the laws of your state. If you do not do what the notice requests (typically, pay the alleged past-due rent or leave) the landlord files an eviction lawsuit against you in your local court. You get to respond to the eviction summons by filing with the court a document called an answer. Ultimately, you will have a final hearing before a judge. Our forms provide you with the eviction answer form you need to make sure that your substantive and procedural defenses are presented to the court. Each eviction answer includes affirmative defenses that are specific to the laws of your state. In many instances, landlords neglect to follow required eviction procedures. By filing your answer, you can ensure that a landlord who has not followed the rules is prevented from getting a judgment (sometimes called a warrant) of eviction against you. When you download your form, you will need to select the defenses that apply to your case, sign and date, fill in your address, and file it with the court.