Discuss with your building inspector and fire marshal.

Moving to landlord/tenant, where it belongs. The attic would have to meet zoning and fire codes to be deemed a habitable space.

" I don't remember signing anything nor do I have anything in writing.." Then how do you know you even had a contract, still less one paying you...

This is not a small claims action. You would need to file an action in replevin against your aunt. Expect her to counterclaim for the costs of the...

"I gave a cat for adoption to someone..." Making it their cat.

"I am on the title as well, so I am co-owner." Then take the car, to which you have equal legal rights, and for which he is failing to pay.

Check for a business license with the state.

Moving to landlord/tenant, where this belongs. Is your friend willing to testify regarding the smell of smoke and seeing the other tenant? If...

Is it YOUR dog, or a dog you and your ex acquired together? If the latter, he has as much right to it as you. If it is YOUR dog, report the...

You are about 18 months or more late in filing a small claims action. Do so now.