CA Eviction - 1st timer

[Michael Torossian]

Hey gang, need your advice.. I have a tenant that has not paid rent for over 4 months starting Jan/2020 - Pre-COVID19. We retained a law firm to help with the process, and they have served the CA 3-day notice to pay or quit. We recently discovered that the tenant came back with a bogus complaint basically marking all items listed one being a place not "habitable". I'm well aware that tenants will work the system to buy more time through the Eviction process, but in the event, we go to trial, what should I be prepared for so that the case is a slamdunk? I wanted your take and suggestions before I reach out to my attorney. I appreciate all your suggestions/advice in advance. 

Thanks, 

Michael