@UntoldHistory2 Restaurant business is a tough business. The business possibly was hemorrhaging, those ladies swoop in with finances to save it. Payday never came, owner probably was not even aware what she signed, she was desperate to save her restaurant. For them to change locks. Go to court
@washghost1 What deposit? There are a million and one things to replace and repair. A tenant is to return the apt in the condition they were rented in the first place. This is beyond reasonable wear and tear.