it depends on them. All you can do is ask. Not really a legal issue. gsg

I agree, this is America - anyone can sue anyone for anything. The REAL questions are: 1) Can I win? ; 2) How much is this going to cost me? Here...

Your friend should be asking these questions - not you. Transmitting this kind of legal advice to another could be considered the unauthorized...

I agree. If YOU are the tenant here, consult a good local tenants lawyer. And if the tenant is not YOU, and it's some friend, and you really want...

This depends on the terms of your Lease (which, unfortunately, we can't review for you here on line), and what you mean by "court costs." But, it...

This would depend on the terms of your Lease, and the local Code. Hope this helps. gsg

I would consult a good local real estate litigator. An "investment agreement?" A 15 year lock up>? one would have to review that agreement to opine...

I agree; you retain counsel to look into it. There's no way we can know here on line who screwed up. If you didn't have a lawyer when you...

A lease is a contract. BOTH parties (tenant and Landlord) must agree to terms. Neither can FORCE the other to agree, or enter into a Lease, sorry....

I agree; retain a good local tenants lawyer to mediate and perhaps negotiate a settlement. this depends on your lease, and the origin of the fire,...