Will it be very expensive to retain a lawyer for this new case? What do you think his first step should be? Is he facing time?

I completely agree that obtaining and attorney is necessary; the sooner the better. Regarding the facing time part of your question, there are a...

I agree with the responses given regarding dismissal. I would add that in Indiana generally the motion to dismiss would be due within 20 days of...

Is it okay to not pay the last month of rent if the sec. deposit will cover it?

I agree with the previous answers. I would also suggest that if this is a lease in Indiana, that the law allows for both recovery of actual...

What are my options? Can we just leave since they refuse to accept payment and won't issue the written lease as promised?

Verbal leases are always a tricky matter. My advice is to handle all communication with the landlord from this point forward if that hasn't been...

How do I fight this?

The answer to your question depends upon the lease and what the specifics were on non-payment. Some leases allow for a grace-period, etc. If it...

I believe that the answer is probably not. The eligibility requirements state that one must not have been convicted of a either a crime that...