They can only charge what the lease requires. If they can charge utilities, they should show you the bill. Put your request for a copy of the...

You can be sued but the other person would have to prove a right to a full refund.

Yes you would have a case but you will have to convince the judge or jury that your inspector is correct.

Yes, upon proper proof you would have a case. Consult with experienced attorneys. Use the Avvo search tool to find an attorney....

You can sue if you were harmed. Emotional distress without physical injury, would probably not be sufficient to make a case worthwhile. But...

The judgment can only attach property owned by the debtor.

Look at the California Judicial Counsel forms for a general denial and research affirmative defenses. Also consider a cross-complaint.

You should take the lawsuit to a skilled civil litigation attorney as you should win this case and be awarded your attorney fees and costs.

Yes, but using the citation to the former rules is not likely a violation.

The right to keep a client’s file, if there remains fees due, is called a retaining lien. Some states allow this, others do not.