Can I legally withhold rent from my landlord in this situation?

If there is a condition which makes the leased premises uninhabitable you are entitled to escrow the rent money until the landlord eradicates the...

Sounds like you need to convince your grandmother to file an Action for Ejectment which is the court process to remove someone from a property...

Am I legally responsible for paying a compliance fee if the landlord violates city code/law?

I agree with Attorney Morris although any PA Landlord Tenant lawyer can assist you. Don't make assumptions about the cost of legal fees (ever). ...

If I never signed a lease am I still responsible for Payment?

It sounds like you have a contractual obligation which was created verbally so it would be very difficult for them to enforce.

I am three months behind of my house rent due to loss of my job and home owner send me court notice what should I do.

I suggest setting up a free consultation with a Landlord Tenant attorney. They are typically free and you can do a telephone consultation as well....

Is it a legal eviction if it's not notarized?

I'm not sure if you are talking about a Notice to Quit or the Eviction Complaint but neither one of them must be notarized.

Is it legal for someone to be living in a storefront?

It is probably a violation of rental licensing laws and use and occupancy laws....but it is not a crime....just a civil violation.

You can contact your township's zoning department and ask them for the Use & Occupancy requirements....

When a house had your name on it, why does it affect your credit?

It is always better in divorce situations for whomever is keeping the marital home to refinance so that the other party can come off the mortgage. ...

Can a landlord suddenly require you have to pay water bill when you have no written lease?

There is no written lease and it doesn't sound like there was even a verbal agreement to pay the water bill so I can't see what his argument would...