If your landlord has refused to make repairs, you may be able to get money back from the rent you have already paid. If you want a rent abatement, call us and we will send you some information on what you need to show. No, but if the defendant wants one, he or she may request one. First, you may be asked if you want your case to go before a judge or arbitrator. Both sides must agree.
Arbitrators are lawyers who volunteer to hear cases.
The arbitrator will hear your case privately so there will be no large audience. You can not appeal an arbitrator's decision. In this letter, when we say judge, we mean arbitrator as well. Both sides tell their story to the judge. The judge will probably ask questions.