If I want to counter motion for relief in an already started case, do I need to file a new case or just motion on same case?

You file a counterclaim with your answer. But you sound a bit over your head. See a lawyer.

Can I sue the other party for defamation of character and pain and suffering??

Your claim is abuse of process. See a lawyer for a consultation.

Landlord Job Description

The L-T Act only requires the landlord to tell you where you can find the Act.

What happens after a civil ruling?

After they get the judgment, they can go right to trying to collect it, most likely through garnishment of a portion of your wages. They may...

Is victim worth pursuing a case against someone for monetary damages if person charged is jobless and broke?

The judgment will always be there in case he gets a job later on. And the judgment can be renewed every 5 years. However, that does not mean it...

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My daughter lives in a rented house where a pipe burst which was connected to the kitchen, laundry room and the main restroom.

A five day written notice stating that you will terminate if the work is not completed by then. Get help from a lawyer since you may be in for a...

Canceled lease next day,do I owe rent till the house is re-rented ? ( I never received keys,just garage door opener)

The landlord has an obligation to provide habitable premises. But get the help of a lawyer.

State: AZ Court: Maricopa Superior Civil - Not a medical case, Report from Expert witness

First, try to work it out informally with the other side, and document your efforts in writing. If no movement, make a motion to compel to the...

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Can my landlord charge for a window I did not break?

The short answer is that, based on what you have told us, the window is the landlord's responsibility. You should speak with a lawyer about how to...

Landlord responsibilities

Only if they are so bad as to affect habitability.