Hello, the property agency sent me a lawyer's letter, asking me to pay the arrears of property fees, and I want to ask how to counterclaim.

Legal analysis: if the parties want to counterclaim the property fees in arrears, they should submit counterclaims. After receiving a copy of the civil complaint of property fees, if the parties want to file a counterclaim against the property, they should submit a civil counterclaim to the people's court within 15 days. The parties shall specify the counterclaim and the facts and reasons on which it is based, and provide the corresponding evidence to the people's court. If a witness testifies, the name and address of the witness must also be provided to the people's court.

Legal basis: Article 51 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the plaintiff may give up or change the claim. The defendant may admit or refute the claim and has the right to file a counterclaim. Article 125 The people's court shall send a copy of the indictment to the defendant within five days from the date of filing the case, and the defendant shall submit a reply within fifteen days from the date of receiving the indictment.

The defense shall specify the defendant's name, gender, age, nationality, occupation, work unit, residence and contact information; The name and domicile of the legal person or other organization and the name, position and contact information of the legal representative or principal responsible person. The people's court shall send a copy of the defense to the plaintiff within five days from the date of receiving the defense.

If the defendant fails to submit the defense, it will not affect the trial of the people's court.