Index - Expedited Dispossessory Answer Form

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	COUNTERCLAIM (Please check a box for windows to open) Please check the boxes that apply.
	My landlord owes me $

	For the following:
	My landlord failed to repair my property. Due to this failure, its value has been reduced by $
	each month for
	months.
	Since my landlord failed to make requested repairs, I made these repairs that cost $

	My landlord’s failure to repair resulted in damages of $
	to my person/property.
	Other:

MAGISTRATE COURT OF FULTON COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA

CaseNo:
PLAINTIFF

DEFENDANT

ANSWER

  I am the defendant. I state the following in response to Plaintiff’s claim:

  The plaintiff is not my landlord.
  My landlord did not give me proper notice that my lease or rental agreement was terminated or that I had to move before filing this lawsuit.
  My landlord terminated my lease without a valid reason.
  I do not owe any rent to my landlord.
  I offered to pay my rent on or before the date I usually pay, but my landlord refused to accept it.
  My landlord would not accept my rent and the cost of this warrant.
  My landlord failed to repair the property. This failure has lowered its value or resulted in other damages more than the rent claimed.
  My landlord is not entitled to evict me or secure a money judgment for the following reasons:

  Others:

COUNTERCLAIM

  My landlord owes me for the following reason(s):
  My landlord failed to repair my property. Due to this failure, its value has been reduced each month for months.
  Since my landlord failed to make requested repairs, I made these repairs that cost .
  My landlord’s failure to repair resulted in damage of to my person/property.
  Others:

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