As your ex has decamped, likely a breach of the lease, you need to deal with the landlord to assume the lease.

This is not a job fair. It is your job to contact the attorney; not theirs to contact you in response to a cattle call. Use the Avvo search tool...

You would have been better served retaining counsel before signing papers that you own a "dangerous dog." What are you going to court for at...

Moving to Landlord/Tenant, so you get better answers.

File a replevin action against the people who have your dog, and the "friend" who gave it to them.

Moving to litigation, where this belongs. You should be discussing this with your attorney, who is thoroughly versed in the case and the law....

The issue turns on whether the money is proven to be a gift or a loan.

You bought a car the "seller," by his own admission, did not own, and may even have stolen. You now need to track the "seller" down and ascertain...

Again, as you've already asked this question, discuss your concerns with the attorney. If you don't like the answers, don't sign.

If you don't like the clause, question the attorney about it.