In order to answer your question, I suggest that you carefully read your presumed written lease to determine whether or not your agreement allows you to be charged for the water issues you hav

No, not really.  But some states do allow landlords to deduct from security for back rent owed (like new York).  And the Sheriff should have given you notice as to your belongings when ev

And I agree with you 100%.  I am hoping that you had her sign something regrding the final walk through and that you took pictures.  You are going to have to sue her in small claims court

If she has Power of Attorney on his behalf she steps in to his shoes for any and all proceedings under the law.  What you need to determine here is your status as well as your sister's status

The landlord is not permitted to simply lock you out for not paying rent.  Rather, the landlord must comply with the state laws regarding evictions.  In other words, the landlord is requi