Seeking referrals for understanding of a signed lease contract for college apartment.

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You cannot have a subpoena issued unless there is a pending lawsuit. If you are being sued, hire an attorney. The fines must be authorized to be...

I doubt you’ll be sued, but if that happens then hire an attorney to defend the case or to try to work out a settlement.

False police report made against me now I have been summons to court,what do I do?

If you’ve been sued then you should defend the lawsuit. If you ignore it then a default judgment will be entered against you. If you can afford...

Can a girl I love put a restraining order on me and can I sue them for emotional distress losses of my money and I do have proof

Anyone can sue for anything. That being said, if you’ve threatened her she may properly seek a restraining order. You won’t get anywhere suing...

Can a landlord change locks or evict you without an actual court ordered eviction?

No. Regardless of the language of the lease, the landlord needs to sue and win before having the sheriff carry out an execution and before you the...

Legal proceedings for breach of contract on rental agreement back owed rent and damages to the property, collecting whats owed

You ought to confer with a local landlord-tenant attorney and file suit if you want them out. I agree with Mr. Pennell about the lease being...

If I have made all my rent payments on an unauthorized sublease and am told to leave, do I have any rights

You ought to accept the refund and vacate. The landlord is entitled to join you as a defendant in a lawsuit against the tenant who improperly...

If there is no lease or rental agreement, how long does the owner have to let a tenent stay without paying the rent?

You could give notice of termination then sue for unlawful detainer or you could just sue immediately for rent and possession.

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Ask to see the document you allegedly signed and ask if they possess the original. Something seems fishy.