How do I make the best presentation at small claims court and should I have a lawyer?

The best way to prepare is the answer to your second question, YES, you should have a lawyer, particularly if your neighbor's insurance company...

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1 bedrm rental apt, too toxic to sleep in bedrm VISIBLE Mold/mildew, tenant OUT of bedrm,can LL force tenant to pay full rent?

Wow, sorry to hear of your troubles, that is a pretty horrific story. But, to answer your question, generally, YES, a LL can (and will) demand...

If I have a signed agreement to break lease, can my former landlord still collect monies from me?

I agree. Talk is cheap. But if you are served - lawyer up. On the flip side - you KNOW if you "illegally" sublet (i.e., breached the lease). And...

Our lawyer never informed us of a trial date and therefore a trial was held without our knowledge and without representation.

Yes, of course. if it was nothing more than a "system error" - that sort of thing is quite easily provable - so just have your attorney move to...

Do I have the right to change the locks on my house?

Yes sure, you have the right to change the locks - after all it is your house. but you MUST provide your wife with access (the keys to those locks...

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Sorry, but this is the "real estate law" forum; you might get better responses if you posted your query on another forum, although I admit, not...

I have a rooming house where I rent rooms all 6 room in the house is rented out 3 person pay rent 3 is not, what can I do?

I agree; three tenants; three leases; there nonpayments = three separate evictions. And yes, please consult with a good local L/T lawyer before...

Can I find other property HOA violations?

No; at least not without litigation (via discovery). Only unit OWNERS have the right to request Association records, and it's not even clear if...

Can I break off a padlock my husband put on our home, we just seperated and I need to get my belongings from the home?

If it's YOUR OWN home? Yes, of course. But perhaps you could just ask him for the keys first - to avoid damage and to keep the peace (if you are...

Is it legal for a landlord to evict a tenant for a domestic situation?

Generally - no (assuming you are a tenant under Chapter 83); but the reality is - this entire matter is fact-intensive, and NOT appropriate at all...