I think you have a better chance getting an order of protection against him and treating this as a domestic violence situation.

Is the roommate listed on the lease as a tenant? If so then there is no point in her co-signing. If the landlord is willing to take the...

If your boyfriend refuses to pay rent then you will be responsible to the landlord for the full balance of the rent. You can still claim half the...

Typically a tenant is responsible for the cost to repair damage to a rental unit that is beyond normal wear and tear. It is expected that...

It depends on whether you signed the lease or not. If you signed the lease but did not move in then you are possibly in breach of the lease.

Maybe. The law on this issue can go either way. But most importantly for you is what happens in court. You may be able to negotiate for the...

Who is the actual tenant? Who is paying the rent? Why did the landlord do this? Are you sure it is not a typographical error? I would start by...

Your rent obligation--if any--is to your former roommate. You owe nothing to the landlord unless you were on the lease.

Shutting off the power is tantamount to forcibly evicting him and the law does not allow for this. I cannot say what the repercussions would be in...

I cannot address your claims as an employee but I will answer whether any claims you have can be a class action. A class action is appropriate...