Landlord not making repairs - What recourse do we have?

These are habitability issues. I am sure you have notified the landlord but if you have not do so in writing. You can withhold your rent upon...

It is a garage and, as you say illegal, No you cannot move into your garage unless you get the property zoned as a legal 2 family.

Should I get rent back or just security? Should I still have to pay rent while my landlord is being taken to court by the town?

You may be able to withhold your rent based on the uninhabitability of the apartment as determined by the fire official. You may also be entitled...

You may be permitted to appear as his agent depending upon the powers granted to you in the POA and whether the court considers you as the managing...

Can a landlord give me lease in June 2017 but has in the lease January 1 to Dec. 31 2017 and expect me to sign it?

When did you move in? If you moved in in January the lease would be for the one year term commencing January, But you do not have to sign anything....

Can the bank request for rental increase without fixing problems with the house?

If the house is taken by the bank in foreclosure, they will likely not increase the rent but they will likely try to remove you from the premises....

No. Since the building has four apartments he cannot evict you based upon personal occupancy. That only applies to a building with three...

What do I have to do when I want to list my property and I don't want my tenant in the property?

However before you send the tenant notice, you must have already entered into a contract for sale with a provision in the contract which states...

Do I need to amend and small claims filing and if so how do I do it?

You don't have to amend the complaint. You can simply present your proofs at trial.

That's correct. It is two full months, so e.g. if your lease starts on the 1st of the month you must be served before June 1 to vacate on August 1....