Ex tenant suing over security deposit. His small claims lists "violation of lease". He is suing for $5500 the deposit was $2000

Does the letter say what the ex-tenant is claiming $5,000? You can bring the copy of the lease which should detail the amount of the security...

Does a search warrant cover locked closets or sheds that are locked by the landlord?

They likely will. If you have an officer executing a search warrant in your home you are highly advised to contact an attorney about whatever is...

Being told I will be evicted from a senior housing unit because someone told manger I was smoking in apartment.

Usually a landlord will not evict for this type of offense but will instead take money from the security deposit for extra cleaning, airing out,...

I'm on 4th yr of H1B & would like to take a vacation to one of these places Guam, Northern Marianas, US Virgin Islands

These other attorneys have given you great advice. I am assuming that you do not have an H-1B visa already.

J1 ADVICE NEEDED

Attorney Behar is correct but I would just like to add that you should not travel outside of the U.S. during the pendency of a change of status...

Immigration petition filed in 2000 for Unmarried-son of permanent resident became a US citizen, but by then the son was married.

Attorney Behar is correct - it would be in your best interest to do so as soon as possible.

Is the Landlord responsible?

Attorney Chertock is absolutely correct. Consult the lease first and see what your rights are.

Both attorneys have given you excellent advice. If you need further assistance, you can use the Find A Lawyer function on the top of the page. ...

How to fill the 'Current USCIS status' on I-485

Both attorneys have given you excellent advice. If you need further assistance, you can use the Find A Lawyer function on the top of the page. ...

My dad needs to renew his greencard.

Attorney Feldman has given you excellent advice. You should take the measures suggested and your dad will be fine.