What are the do's and don'ts for representing yourself in an
Unlawful detainer case?  Asked about 3 years ago - Los Angeles,
CA  I will be representing myself in court. Can you object if
the plaintiff is stating something that is not on the complaint?
When she is done stating her complaint, can you ask questions?
Is it wise to use the intretigory form if you want to get her to
answer certain questions you have a result of the complaint? My
landlord turned off water today. Can this be mentioned in court
as a afirmitive defense as retalitory? (civil code section
789.3) Can we ask for statutory damages at this hearing? We will
be objecting her fair rental value due to habitability issues -
once we show evidence of percentage of living space, can we ask
for monetery compensation. Thank for answering.  Attorney
answers (2)    1. Frank Wei-Hong Chen      Contributor Level 20
Lawyer agrees       Answered . If you have an unlawful detainer
case which involves retaliatory eviction and habitability
issues, don't