Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in District of Columbia

counterclaim on landlord

I'm in an apartment that has several problems. I have had to go without a stove for 8 days, I have not had the privacy of a batroom door that works properly. I have electrical outlets that do not hold a dtandard plug, and my security door key is no good because people keep putting foreigh object in the security door for easy access. can i couterclaim in court


Asked on 10/24/07, 8:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: counterclaim on landlord

Sure, if you're being sued by your landlord, as part of your defense make a claim for an offset for the items you've mentioned or file a formal counterclaim if the L&T rules allow for it.

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Answered on 10/25/07, 9:55 am


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