> In most US jurisdictions small claims court requires self-representation, so your landlord can’t out spend you on lawyers to win.
They can’t bring one in to the court, they absolutely can spend on lawyers to prepare though. Depending on circumstances, they may also be able to countersue with a claim that exceeds the small claims limit, which will transfer the whole controversy out of small-claims court.
They can’t bring one in to the court, they absolutely can spend on lawyers to prepare though. Depending on circumstances, they may also be able to countersue with a claim that exceeds the small claims limit, which will transfer the whole controversy out of small-claims court.