Eviction Defense — Tenant's Response (State Courts)
Facing an eviction? Pick your state to see exactly how to respond — the official answer form where one exists, or the honest truth where it doesn't (in NJ, PA and DE a tenant appears in court rather than filing a written answer). Each state lists the statutory grounds a landlord must prove and the defenses you can raise, each with its legal citation, so you can prepare. Not legal advice.
Prepare your court document
Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded; your answers are saved only on this device.
Frequently asked
It says my state has no answer form — is that right?
Yes. In New Jersey you file a Tenant Case Information Statement and appear; in Pennsylvania and Delaware you appear at the hearing/trial. The tool tells you the honest process for your state.
Where do the defenses come from?
Each defense is tied to a statute (e.g., New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act, New York's CIV-LT-91b list) verified from the official source, with its citation shown.