Manager will not renew Lease until late fees.

I lost my job in 10/01/09,was receiving unemployment never late, Unemployment ended in June,untill I can get an extension as well as my Lease  June 1st 2010. Manager excepted the fact I was going to local agencies to get help, but as most agencies require you to have a valid lease. She refused too resign me,untill the agencies paid her $1700.00 in late fees plus the rent or myself since I just got hired at a local company in November. I have been looking for some were else to live but every were I look the rent for a 2Bdrm is way too much,with no amenities.should I pay the managment Co. and can she sue me for the late charges or should I just call or write the owner, since I have no lease.