Do i have to cover the entire cost?

What matters is how you defend a lawsuit if you don’t pay and get sued by your landlord. You’ve articulated a defense. Whether the court will...

Based on what you described it sounds like the answer is “yes,” but hire an attorney to review the lease if you are unsure. Because if you are...

Leases often prohibit non-tenants from staying more that a short period. If the lease doesn’t allow your allowing your brother to reside there,...

May your attorney withhold results of the opposing party's deposition until you have paid his invoice ?

Attorneys aren’t even required to use MyCase. You should honor the terms of your engagement letter with your attorney. If you won’t pay as...

Can you be sued if no lease has been signed

Yes, you can still be sued. Even without a signed lease, you are under and month to month tenancy.

Can I stop a writ for possession. I want to pay all the back rent to avoid eviction. A motion to set aside was filed. What now?

Based on what you noted, you consented to a judgment for possession and haven’t vacated. I’m not sure what terms were stated on the consent...

Do I have a case against my landlord?

I am not recommending that you do this but if you were to pay rent minus the overpayments and then get sued, you could argue that you’ve paid in...

Absent a lawsuit, cannot subpoena the phone records. And if you owe money and file suit then you’ll be inviting a counterclaim.

Do I have until my next court date to fight this case?

Yes, they can proceed with having the sheriff carry out the execution.

What obligation by law is my landlord breaking by allowing a tenant in our apartment building threaten an harrass me daily?

Your landlord is correct. Your best remedy is to call the police.