Counterclaim (CC) is a legal process in the UK which allows a tenant to dispute a landlord’s claim for rent arrears or other costs in the property. It is used to protect tenants from unfair or unreasonable rent arrears claims by the landlord. The purpose of CC is to provide an efficient and cost-effective way for tenants to challenge the landlord’s claim and to resolve their dispute. The scope of CC covers all types of landlord-tenant disputes, as long as the tenant believes that the claim is unjustified. CC can be used to challenge the amount of rent arrears being claimed, or to dispute the validity of any charges or costs that the landlord seeks to recover. The tenant must provide sufficient evidence to support their counterclaim and the landlord must respond to the counterclaim within the necessary timeframe. If the landlord’s claim is found to be unjustified, the tenant may be able to receive compensation or have the claim dismissed.