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Yeah- let me add I'm not an attorney either. But I have kicked a few of their arses in court.
Normy gives good advice. The only thing I would say is you have no reason to "lawyer up" at this point and waste your money. The biggest mistake both sides make is to ignore the provisions of the lease and to start verbally negotiating. That's how you get into a he said she said dispute which the courts hate. It's happening already. He has offered you $2,500.00 to move out early. Did he present that in writing?
Communicate with this guy in writing period (preferably registered mail return receipt). You do not need to waste your money on an attorney to DOCUMENT. Guaranteed this guy will back off once he starts getting registered letters from you documenting the incidents where he stops by with out proper notice, outlining offers and or threats made, etc.
If push comes to shove and this is going to go to court then hire an attorney and hand them all of your documentation. Again you won't need to hire an attorney to go to court but unless you have good public speaking skills, won't be nervous by the venue and can present your case thoroughly and rebut the other side effectively it may be needed. Documentation wins in court. Read your lease and understand it. When ever something occurs refer to that paragraph and send a registered letter referencing the paragraph.
Oh and never, ever, ever pay your rent in cash with out getting a dated and signed (by the landlord) receipt.
Document, Document, Document.
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