[COURT NAME]
[COUNTY], [STATE]

[PLAINTIFF/LANDLORD NAME], )
Plaintiff, )
) Case No. [CASE NUMBER]
v. )
)
[DEFENDANT/TENANT NAME], )
Defendant. )

RESPONSE TO EVICTION COMPLAINT

1. Responses to Allegations

1.1 Defendant [ADMITS/DENIES/LACKS KNOWLEDGE] the allegations in Paragraph 1.
1.2 Defendant [ADMITS/DENIES/LACKS KNOWLEDGE] the allegations in Paragraph 2.
[Continue for each numbered paragraph of the complaint.]

2. Affirmative Defenses

Defendant asserts the following defenses:
☐ Rent paid or tendered
☐ Defective or improper notice
☐ Breach of warranty of habitability
☐ Retaliation or discrimination
☐ Waiver or acceptance of rent
☐ Improper service or lack of jurisdiction
☐ Other: [SPECIFY]

3. Prayer for Relief

Defendant requests that the Court:
a. Deny Plaintiff's request for possession.
b. Award costs and any other relief the Court deems just.

4. Jury Demand

Defendant demands a trial by jury if required and if demanded.

5. Signature Block

text
Dated: [DATE]

______________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME or DEFENDANT]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]