Maybe what the business owner mean that the engagement he or she entered is a personal one, meaning, the corporate business is not involved in the agreement.
The agreement does not cancel nor form a part of the company itself.
However, if complications will intervene later on by virtue of...
Foremost, have your agreement written. You can follow standard lease contract according to your state requirements. In your covenant, have specific provisions for cases of non-payment, providing thereunder permissible stipulations as to default of payment or so. There are good numbers of...
Charge
Subleasing I suppose was permitted by the LL. Your buddy might have paid the LL the rental from the amount you paid them in your sublease agreement.
Thus, as I see it, voiding the agreement is not an option, as it can further escalates the problem. My point is, you have to take the...
fair guess
If there was a contract complaint filed already, you better hire a lawyer yourself to defend you. Reactions would entirely depend on the allegations. For now, I can speculate that by reason that you have the legal responsibility in rearing for the child, that is why you are...
No discrimination
No discrimination I suppose. Your suggestion that there may be discrimination in your situation is highly improbable especially that the ER actuations are perfectly legal. Hard though to speculate. As cbg related, "your employer broke no laws and you have no legal recourse".
concern
There are several possible options to chose...better have confer with a well-learned professional or a lawyer-friend to help you sort out viable and workable options you can take to address your concerns.
Guidance
I can concur as per the facts you gave. Your LL may have different version. Conflicts can be approximated with these. Better confer with a qualified Attorney In your area for guidance and proper assessment of your situation.
Absolutely
As can be gleaned from the facts, I say, certainly. Proper suit can be wage against the former-manager. Have your options assessed by an Attorney.