First question is, did you give him a forwarding address when you left? If you did, and he did nothing, you may well be able to get double your...

Do we still need to pay this since we moved out over a year ago?

It is almost inconceivable that they would sue you over $107.50, but, if you owe it, why not just pay it?

Can we file a lawsuit for this?

It is very hard to effectively sue the city. You would need to show something pretty egregious to avoid the city's general power. Take your...

When the Stay is Lifted how do we reopen? Do we need an attorney? We are attorney poor, over $4,000 and lost rent $11,000.

Sorry, but these are very difficult situations. You are not alone. The best you can do is to have a good bankruptcy attorney advising in your...

The new owners declined a final walk-thru prior to closing. Will I win in court & can I counter-sue for aggravation and stress?

You should prevail, but forget about the aggravation and stress. You might check on the applicability of Landlord Tenant laws regarding Damage...

Is there anything a attorney could do in this situation?

If he is making money, there is something an attorney can do to help, but you will need to pay for that help. Good Luck

How can I minimize my potential harm from my roommate's actions? If I break the lease, can I sue him to pay the remaining rent?

You can certainly sue him, but the key is whether or not you can collect from him. Good Luck.

Is that parental kidnapping and how do i go about getting my kids back?

No, because there is no set deal on parenting time. You need something from the judge. It can be as simple as that you will do it by agreement, but...

If the leasing office lets my roommate out of the lease without my consent, is she still legally responsible for rent?

The key to this is what your lease says (did you and your former roommate sign a single lease?) and what the landlord did in this situation. Take...

Is the LL able to actually claim these items after returning a portion of the deposit?

Your question is a bit unclear. Did the LL claim damages in his counterclaim that were NOT claimed in his original damage list? That may be a...