If you cannot reach an agreement with your landlord, you can ask a court-trained mediator to help you work out an agreement. You also have the right to take your case in front of the judge. The judge cannot force the landlord to accept payment dates or other terms that the landlord does not agree to. But, if you have defenses to the landlord's claims, you can ask the court for a trial. However, if you do not have any defenses, the judge may enter a judgment against you. If you are not sure whether you have defenses, you should talk to an attorney in the Landlord and Tenant Resource Center, Law Students in Court, or another attorney to make sure that you are making the best decision for your case. If you need more time to talk to a lawyer, you can ask the judge for a continuance.