Latest Update:

I spoke with a secretary at a local law firm. She wasn't surprised and told me that they have dealt with this landlord before :). I was able to convince her to get me in for a half hour appointment with an attorney. I was able to use the local bar association's waiver to reduce the price to $25 for half hour. She told me that the attorney would write a letter to the landlord and call them in that half hour appointment. If it takes care of it then I'm good. If not I'm gonna be doing the small claims court. At least I have something to scare them now when I talk to them by saying " btw, i've got an appointment with my attorney on friday". lets see how it goes.