You need to oppose the request for entry of default by informing the court that you filed an answer, and attach a copy of it to your opposition. Make sure that you have a copy with the court's file stamp to prove that you filed it. You also need to prove that you served the answer on the landlord's attorney.
Under the new version of Rule 68(g), the sanctions against a party who fails to obtain a more favorable judgment than the offer is “twenty percent of the difference between the amount of the offer and the amount of the final judgment.” This change applies to offers of judgment served on or after January 1, 2022.
If the defendant didn't file a response by the deadline, you can ask the court to enter a default. A default ends the defendant's chance to file a response because the defendant has not responded in time.
How do I file for default ? You can file an application for entry of default and 20 days after the other person has been served (30 days if they were served out of state) or 60 days if the service was waived. Counting begins the day after service takes place.
A party seeking entry of default must file a written application that: (A) identifies the party against whom default is sought; (B) states that the party has failed to plead or otherwise defend within the time allowed by these rules; (C) provides a current mailing address for the party claimed to be in default or, if ...
Judgment Debtor Exam: This Supplemental Proceeding is held to obtain information about the assets and relevant information you need to help you in collecting. You may have the Debtor appear or a person (party) who has knowledge of the Debtors assets.