If my landlord is suing me for unpaid rent in which I do not owe her can I counter sue her for my security deposit

You can always file a counterclaim. There is now a small fee to do so but it's worth it. Outcomes in small claims are impossible to predict so just...

My photography business is being sued due to taking too long to deliver product. What should I do now?

Defend the law suit or settle. Hire an attorney. Post more details here about why you were delayed. Was it the fault of the client? There isn't...

How can I avoid eviction if there is no written lease or amendments to agreements with family it's all verbal?

Your post isn't clear. Are you already in a stipulation in an eviction? I would suggest that you repost and be very clear about what has...

In ct when they do an inspection in a subsidized apt are they allowed to look through closet's and dresser draws

This is just a logical guess but the inspection is for Housing Quality Standards not to detect illicit drug use or find kinky underwear. So unless...

I don't know of any obligation as between two owners of property absent some formal written agreement. Mortgage abandonment isn't a real cause of...

This is a pretty common question and situation. Sadly, you are learning that just because you get a judgment, there is no guaranty of collecting on...

12 month lease on apt. Landlord said ok to break lease terms after 10 months now want 1.5 month rent 8 mo later

You want to lay a solid foundation for your side of the story by immediately responding that you had an agreement at the time you vacated and...

CT Landlord self-lockout, threatened with lawsuit, and security deposit withheld - please advise

I hope you took pictures. If you had vacated the apartment your damages for the landlord's lockout would probably be minimal. But, as to...

In regards to security deposit return from old landlord

I think the easiest way to deal with your situation is to just file a counterclaim against your landlord in his/her small claims action. You can...

Can I still be evicted from a commercial property if I payed back rent?

Payment is a defense to a nonpayment of rent eviction. But if you acknowledge that you were behind in the rent and if the notice to quit has...