My former landlord is suing me for breach of lease, though my lease expired early in 2014, and I gave 30 days notice.

Small claims court has jurisdiction over this matter for money only. As long as you gave the LL a proper 30 day notice to quit, then you do not...

Former landlord billed has taken my deposit and billed me $9500 for damages in studio apt

Don't pay him any money unless you feel he has some grounds for suing you for damages to the apartment. He will have to sue you if he wants to get...

Can my landlord charge me or threaten to evict me due to plumbing issues?

First of all, your LL can not evict you with out serving you with a termination notice and commencing a summary proceeding against you. If you have...

First of all, your LL can not evict you with out serving you with a termination notice and commencing a summary proceeding against you. If you...

Do I have an affirmative defense against my landlord for a retaliatory eviction?

As long as the owner does not live in one of the units, then you may raise retaliatory eviction as an affirmative defense. However, if the LL...

You should speak with your LL about the problem tenant. When the lease term is up, see if the LL will sign a lease with only the two of you,...

It appears from your question that you are getting to stay in an apartment rent free in exchange for you cleaning your LL's house, driving him...