Amatisto v. Paz

*343ROSSMAN, J.

This is an action for forcible entry and detainer (FED) for nonpayment of rent for a residence. Defendant (tenant) counterclaimed, alleging various habitability violations. The trial court held that tenant had failed to prove her counterclaims and that the full amount of rent was owing. Accordingly, judgment was entered awarding rent, possession and attorney fees to landlord.

Tenant rented a house from landlord, pursuant to a written rental agreement. Although the facts were strenuously disputed, it appears that, from the beginning of the tenancy, tenant complained to landlord…