Tenant Defense Against Eviction

Summary

If youre facing eviction in Georgia due to alleged non-payment, gather all written evidence of your attempts to pay rent, such as receipts, emails, or text messages. Present this evidence in court to support your case. You may also consider filing a counterclaim against your landlord for wrongful eviction if they refused your rent payments in bad faith. If financial hardship is a factor, explain how the landlords refusal impacted your ability to pay. Legal advice from a local attorney can provide personalized guidance on these defenses.

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You may have a strong case. Here are some steps to consider:
- Gather all written evidence of your attempts to pay rent.
- Submit this evidence to the court in response to the dispossessory action.
- Consider filing a counterclaim against your landlord for wrongful eviction.
Would you like more detailed information on these steps?
I want to see a defense for these actions
It sounds like you have evidence to support your case. Here are some defenses you could consider:
- Proof of Payment Attempts: Present all written evidence (receipts, emails, text messages) showing your efforts to pay rent.
- Landlord's Refusal: Demonstrate how the landlord refused your rent payments, which could show bad faith.
- Wrongful Eviction Counterclaim: File a counterclaim for wrongful eviction if the landlord’s actions were improper.
Would you like more detailed information or assistance with specific steps?
Pay all this red back but I did not pick on financial hardship and I can't really pay him back now it's been too long I needed the money for other things since they denied the payment I used it for bills
To clarify, are you asking for advice on how to proceed with your landlord refusing rent, even though you attempted to pay, and you used the money for other expenses due to financial hardship?