You will need to give them a 60 day notice if they have been living in the property for over 1 year.

Am I responsible for the rent -- my name is not on the lease or the sublease, I stayed for only 3 weeks, no longer live there?

Issues of rent between landlords & tenants are strictly state law concerns. No such thing as a Federal injunction, your ex-friend is just trying to...

It's there a law that gives me a right to terminate my lease early on legal grounds due to visa issues?

Difficult to get to you over seas.

I just want to live comfortably with my daughtrr, pay my rent and be happy, what do I do or say without causing more problems

I highly recommend consulting a landlord/ tenant attorney in your area. Use Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" tool to find a good landlord/tenant attorney.

What is the next step in the legal process from this point and in real life terms... How much time do I really have?

Not a bad idea to negotiate a favorable cash for keys scenario. Use Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" tool to find a good landlord/tenant attorney, to...

Roommates not on the lease were not aware of main renters eviction. Can the Owner/ Sheriff request we leave?

It depends on how the notices were served & if those notices included "All Unknown Occupants". However, the tactics he is using to get you out,...

How can we get rid of this illegal resident? Can we change the locks? Turn off the utilities? Etc

No, such action is considered "self help," & is strictly forbidden. I suggest you consult a landlord/tenant attorney in your area.

Is my landlord allowed to change the locks with out a eviction on me? He has nothing from the court. We have never gone to court

You should definitely contact a landlord tenant attorney in your area. Your landlord is likely engaging in "self help" by changing the locks...

Can I get out of my lease without loosing any money? Can I be penalized in anyway?

Unfortunately, the landlord can hold you responsible for the rest of the lease term, however, he does have a duty to mitigate his damages (try to...

If I include predefined rent increases in a lease on Los Angeles, will they be invalidated by LA Rent Control?

No, you will have poblems with this plan on a property that falls under the rent stabilization act in Los Angeles. Rent Control has limits (about...