There are two names on our lease, but only one of us signed it, are we both liable for any damages?

It is likely that you both can be sued for damages and get a judgment against you. Verbal leases are valid in PA and given that you both live...

Can I combine and create my own mixes of tea and coffee that are purchased in wholesale bulk, and resell them?

I'm local and I'd be willing to discuss your plans and give you some practical feedback. You've been given some good and meticulous advice already...

If my roommate moves out and hasn't paid me any rent can I withhold her things till she pays me what she owes me

No, you cannot legally do this. If you do so, you risk being sued or possibly even criminal charges. I strongly suspect that you will never see...

Can we be evicted? Will the eviction go against our credit? Can we pay rent without signing a rental agreement?

As a practical matter, you might be best served by looking for another place to live. These are the kinds of situations that seldom get better...

Tenants moved out, they left damage and repairs in excess of security deposit and expect to get their deposit back.

Just tell them like you did here. Do so in writing and itemize the costs in a reasonable way. Take lots of pictures and document everything. ...

Can I legally be evicted without any notice?

The facts you outline make a reasonable case for a possible tenancy with either the landlord or your girlfriend. If you are indeed a tenant, then...

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If i singed a 2yr. lease in 2009, can my landlord renew my lease without consent?

Attorney Rafter's first paragraph tells you what you need to know: Talk to a local attorney. No one is going to give you decent legal advice...

My buisness partner is trying to lock me out and state that I cannot enter the building without him being there?

I'm sorry to hear about this difficult situation for you. It's important that you take proactive action very soon or things could get worse and...

If my rent is paid in full and no lease issues how was my landlord able to get a ten day eviction granted

I'd need to talk to you to figure what what is going on. I think what you got is a 10-day notice but your statement under the title confuses me. ...

Tenants are on a month to month lease they moved some property out aug 1 same day thier rent was due i cannot reach them.

This could turn into an expensive and bad situation for you. It's important to take action quickly because there are many delays and waiting...