Would self-employed friend's name on the deed cause problems (like a lien) later if they couldn't afford their income taxes?

It is very common for these deals to end badly. You're making a six figure investment: You need to hire a lawyer to help you.

As the repair shop had possession of my car, who is liable for the repairs to my car? Am I liable for the partial work done

You would start with the repair contract. But as a rule they should have insurance to cover damages while they are working on your car.

I want to know if I take a settlement I don't agree to due to time and money can I take him back to court for more afterwards

This is the problem: "If I agree to settlement that I don't agree with" If you don't agree, don't settle. Absent highly unusual circumstances...

Can they shut off AC ? Just like that ? ( I know it does not come under essential service ). How do I handle this ?

Yes. You can't run ac in the winter without damaging it. The fact that there was an unseasonably warm day in february doesn't prevent them from...

Four likely options: 1) Your lease is over, and you are a tenant at will. 2) Your lease had an automatic renewal clause, but for some reason it...

What are options of getting out as co-signer from a rental lease?Can I send management a legal notice to find another co-signer?

There may not be much you can do, though you can try to avoid it if the lease has not yet started. Call an attorney asap.

Help! Seller promised to swap land in letter through a lawyer and now doesn't want to. What are our options here?

You need to see an attorney. Much will depend on precise specifics and language--the summary doesn't provide enough information. Act fast as these...

Tenant/lanlord related question. Can I sue? I want to make sure this doesn't happen to someone else.

Talk to a landlord/tenant lawyer. You probably have a utility claim, and you may also have a claim for heat.

IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO?

As a general rule, they can monitor you via camera so long as it is done openly. If they are unusually placed (for example, if you are female and...

You should pull your shades. You probably can't charge your neighbor for looking out his own window.