Eviction Defense Legal Steps
Summary
You can file an Answer, Motion to Dismiss, and Counterclaim together or separately in response to an eviction notice. Filing together can streamline the process, while filing separately may allow for more detailed arguments. Consult with a local attorney or contact the Madison County Circuit Court for specific guidance.Full Conversation
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Hi Danielle! How can I assist you with your legal issue today? Please provide some details about your situation so I can offer the best guidance.
I have an eviction for non payment of rent and for possession of property but the landlord failed to register his LLC with the state so i am answering to hte claim that the lease is invlade and unenforcable due to this plus misrepresentation and deceptive business practives he also used myltiple spellings of his name, myltiple address, and the roles and titiles of the people on the lease are all him in a different version of his name spelled, he also threatening to change my locks on the house without a court order * times in writing and then proveeded to file eviction after i told him i thiought he needed a court order, i am counterclaiming for damanage of deceptive business and i was to staty the eviction and possession of the property due to his no authority too, i also wasnt to have the case dismisseed. what petition or motion do i file first or how should i go about this?
Hi Danielle,
It sounds like you have a complex situation. Here are some general steps you can consider:
- **File an Answer:** Respond to the eviction notice, detailing your defenses.
- **Motion to Dismiss:** Argue the lease is invalid due to the landlord's LLC not being registered.
- **Counterclaim:** File for deceptive business practices and misrepresentation.
For specific guidance, you may want to contact the following:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * E 9th St, Anderson, IN *
Website: www.madisoncountyin.gov
I recommend consulting with a local attorney for precise advice.
It sounds like you have a complex situation. Here are some general steps you can consider:
- **File an Answer:** Respond to the eviction notice, detailing your defenses.
- **Motion to Dismiss:** Argue the lease is invalid due to the landlord's LLC not being registered.
- **Counterclaim:** File for deceptive business practices and misrepresentation.
For specific guidance, you may want to contact the following:
Madison County Circuit Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * E 9th St, Anderson, IN *
Website: www.madisoncountyin.gov
I recommend consulting with a local attorney for precise advice.
can i file them all together?
Yes, you can generally file multiple motions and claims together. You should:
- **File an Answer:** Respond to the eviction notice, addressing each of your defenses.
- **Include a Motion to Dismiss:** State that the lease is invalid due to the landlord's LLC not being registered.
- **File a Counterclaim:** Detail your claims of deceptive business practices and misrepresentation.
For more specific guidance, you may want to contact:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * E 9th St, Anderson, IN *
Website: www.madisoncountyin.gov
Consulting with a local attorney is recommended for precise advice.
- **File an Answer:** Respond to the eviction notice, addressing each of your defenses.
- **Include a Motion to Dismiss:** State that the lease is invalid due to the landlord's LLC not being registered.
- **File a Counterclaim:** Detail your claims of deceptive business practices and misrepresentation.
For more specific guidance, you may want to contact:
Madison County Circuit Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * E 9th St, Anderson, IN *
Website: www.madisoncountyin.gov
Consulting with a local attorney is recommended for precise advice.
or seperate
Hi Danielle,
You have the option to file these together or separately, depending on your strategy:
- **File Together:** You can file the Answer, Motion to Dismiss, and Counterclaim together in one document to streamline the process.
- **File Separately:** Filing separately may help if you need to address each issue in more detail.
For specific legal advice, consult with a local attorney or contact:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * E 9th St, Anderson, IN *
Website: www.madisoncountyin.gov
You have the option to file these together or separately, depending on your strategy:
- **File Together:** You can file the Answer, Motion to Dismiss, and Counterclaim together in one document to streamline the process.
- **File Separately:** Filing separately may help if you need to address each issue in more detail.
For specific legal advice, consult with a local attorney or contact:
Madison County Circuit Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * E 9th St, Anderson, IN *
Website: www.madisoncountyin.gov