Do I need a civil suit or can I sell belongings?

Not likely. You cannot sell someone else's property to pay a debt unless you have a court order. Could the property be abandoned? You could...

Apartment maintenance is not fixing our AC unit?

Unfortunately, A/C is not considered a warranty of habitability issue. However, if property is leased as a air conditioned property and the...

Can a landlord charge you a fee not contemplated in your lease? No. But, in order to properly answer your question you should visit an attorney...

My landlord did not return my security deposit or written notice of damages within 30 days, does he owe me the entire deposit?

Maybe - Does your lease extend the time to provide the accounting? If not, then you have a very good claim for the entire security deposit and...

Can my roommate evict me since I am not on the lease even with a history of paying half rent directly to the landlord?

It is likely that you are a subtenant. It is also likely that your tenancy would be considered a month to month tenancy. Thus, your landlord...

How do I get off a shared lease with my roommate?

Only if your landlord agrees to your above terms. Unlikely. Your landlord wants exactly the opposite.

Can a property manager write on the back of my securitycheck, "By endorsing this check we agree that no further monies are owed?

Is this endorsement enforcible? Probably. If you wish to dispute the accounting I recommend that yo do not cash that check until you consult an...

We have a lease with a realty co. acting as owners agent. Yet owner wants us to sign new lease with her instead.

If you have a current and valid lease it remains in effect even if the landlord fired his agent. Your landlord cannot force you to sign a new...

Certainly you can evict the tenants, but if the co-owner is willing to testify for the tenants that definitely complicates the issue. Judges...

My was given 4 months notification that my lease would not be renewed then another letter came two months later asking me rene

If you renewed your lease you should not have to move. But, if you did not, it is likely that the landlord will not accept you rent or next month.