Is it legal for a landlord to ask a prospective tenant to purchase their own stove ?

That is illegal. A stove is a requirement of a habitable apartment (see "Duty to provide habitable premises" at...

Is an emergency egress from 3rd floor that enters into someone else's apartment on 2nd floor legal or even safe?

That sounds.... odd. But without a check by your local fire/building inspector, we really can't say for sure.

Can the Restaurant I work for as a waitress take a portion from my net sales of the night?

Withholding for breakage is completely illegal. Dropping you below minimum wage as a result of deductions or tip pooling is completely illegal....

How do I request, as a defendant, to be reimbursed for costs to defend against frivolous, bad faith small claim?

You can file a motion for costs. However the bar for frivolity is very high, and as a rule you must pay your own costs even if you win.

No, an employer can never deduct money unless it is a "clear and established" debt, and that doesn't sound like it would qualify. As noted, you...

No, that is illegal and any employer who agrees is liable for a lot of potential risk.

If the land is "registered" (as opposed to "recorded") then ownership should be easy to determine. Go to the Registry and look, or hire someone to...

What are my renters rights with lead paint?

Here's a website with lead paint information: http://www2.epa.gov/lead and one with state...

I was fired after 10 yr of svc. Contrary to company regulations I was only given 11d notice and severances based on 5 yr

You may well have a case. But there's no way to tell without an interview and review of the documents. For example, the "discrimination" question...

Our former business partner lied in his verified complaint. What motion can I file to get the suit dismissed?

You would never have won the motion to dismiss, because a) At heart, your claim can be summed up as "my opponent is lying!"; and b) that is not a...