Is your landlord bringing you to court?
Know your rights.
In some cases, you may be eligible for a free lawyer.
*The Tenant Defense Hotline will be closed 12/19/2024 at 3pm through 1/1/2025. It will reopen on 1/2/2025. You will not be able to apply online or by phone at this time.
Know your rules
Your landlord must follow strict rules when bringing an eviction case. Filing something prematurely, or not providing you with specific documents, could be enough to dismiss the case.
Tenants have strong defenses during an eviction proceeding. Laws protect tenants from retaliation, provide rental abatements for unsafe conditions, and prevent landlords from terminating a lease prematurely.