How can I hold my landlord accountable for breech of contract for delayed move in date?

You now have a month to month tenancy in the substitute apt. If you wanted to terminate that tenancy you must give 30 days notice. If the LL did...

What is my obligation regarding the return of items left in the apartment by a friend of a non-paying tenant?

Did you have a court order to lock the tenant out? If Not you will be ordered by the court to let the tenant back in. You may not hold the stuff...

As a tenant in NJ, what rights do I have when the landlord is threatening to evict & change the locks without a court ordered

NJ does not permit self-help for LL. The LL cannot lock you out without a court order. If the LL did lock you out, you should immediately file an...

In addition to Mr. Smollen's excellent advice, you can also had a copy to the stepson who collects the rent.

For return of security deposit , does the forwarding address have to be where you reside or can forwarding address family member

In NJ it is the address you give within 30 days of vacatur providing there are no damages. If there are damages the LL must itemize and provide...

With a verbal agreement on a rental, can the landlord ask for the rent before its due?

You LL may have needed the money to pay his taxes. He can ask, but you do NOT have to give. make sure you get receipts or pay in money orders so...

Never got my security deposit back ! After moving out ! Sent owner a forwarding address , and still no refund of deposit !

DIid you return the keys? Was all your rent paid?

Living in a single home with 3 apartment, mine being the basement. I have small black ant called argentine ants sporadically

The ants have nothing to do with your housecleaning skills. The ants for some reason come every spring in this area. I buy combat ant baits for...

I received a non-renewal of lease letter...

How many units are in the building? What are the "erroneous" reasons? You cannot be evicted without a court order.

You may want to file an overcharge complaint with DHCR. If the roommate is the primary tenant you may be entitled to treble damages if the primary...