Is any of this legal and if not what are my next steps to this situation?

What you describe makes no sense. More facts are needed to advise you, including a review of lease. In meantime, I'd object to their demands in...

Uninhabitable Living Condition - What is the landlords responsibility?

What resource are you relying on concerning mold levels and "uninhabitability?" The inspector, perhaps?

Can we call ourselves something else to get started?

You want to start your new venture with misrepresentation and zone violations? Is it a school for deceptive reckless practices?

Can she, since she is the Broker sell the business as a whole since it requires a broker license to run?

My colleagues offer superb responses. I wonder what your personal goals and business objectives may be? Strategic clarity should inform other...

I see you're in Gilroy. If you're in the Simon project, you face the largest developer on the planet. Their lease is generally bullet proof....

Before getting legalistic, try taking neighbor to coffee and restarting conversation. Your neighbor's. Communication builds better fences. If...

Does a retail strip mall need to have a property manager on premises?

No. Property managers usually cover up to ten properties or 1,000,000 SF of GLA. Only large complex properties have permanent staff.

Is the $150 resident fee to add/change normal? Shouldn't there be a guarantor(s) for college kids with no established credit?

The fee I s reasonable. Your real problem, and I urge you to consider this deeply, is the perils of the lease situation you described. Roommate...

Is it lawful for businesses to charge customers without prior notice of price increase?

Sounds like you've got a commercial lease. It's not possible to answer your question without reading the whole thing. Hire an attorney to do that...

Can I sue my landlord for not providing notice as well as not taping or roping off the area?

You're right, property management dropped the ball. That happens. But gosh, why do you want fight? Pick up the phone. Express concerns to local...