Overcharge on NYC apartment and deregulated the unit improper

I would suggest that you pay the rent. The LL may file a non-payment proceeding. Your overcharge is not a defense and Housing Court most likely...

For a month-to-month lease in NJ, is the landlord required to allow the tenant to renew unless there is good cause for eviction?

NJ has an anti-eviction statute. Whether it applies depends on the number of units in the building. If it is 3 or under and the owner wants to...

Tenant Claimed she is unemployed and stopped paying rent.

The siting housing judge is very tenant friendly. However, for non-payment she has no leeway. The other counsel detailed the time line. You will...

Neighbor smokes outside near my apartment, landlord refuses to interfere.

NJ does not have a no smoking policy for renters. Wait for your lease to be up and then move. You did not state how the complaint came about or...

Does a landlord in NYS have to supply heat? The unit has broken and he wants me to replace it even though it is a rental space

If it is commerical you may be responsible for its repair or replacement depending upon the language in the lease. It's residential it is the LL...

My landlord broke my lease what should i do ?

You indicated that you signed the lease. Did the LL sign the lease? Did lease require a deposit? Did you pay a security deposit? If work was...

Landlord tenant - failure to provide information concerning security deposit and failure to provide fire escape.

The existing building code in most towns in NJ do not require a fire escape for two family buildings. This is true for Hoboken and Jersey City and...

Rent Withheld for Lack of Repairs. Landlord Filed Eviction Complaint.

After the repairs were made you were not entitled to pro-rate the rent. The LL may withhold the rent from the security deposit. Whether the LL...

Own a 3 family owner occupied home. 3rd floor is rented with month to month lease. How do I tell my tenant to leave. New Jersey

You need to serve the notice to quit 30 days from the first of the month. Then if the tenant does not leave you file in L&T court in Hudson...

I agree with Mr. Shutz, but I do not believe it rises to breach of the lease for quiet enjoyment. Quiet enjoyment refers to the LL trying to evict...