Hi, My landlord has not fixed or done anything to our house we are renting after hurricane sandy. can he sue us for rent money?

Not only is it warrant of habitability but it is also constructive eviction. However, did you live there during November? December? You...

The LL is required by NJ statutes to take care of the bedbugs. Do not do it yourself. Please advise your LL in writing that you have bedbugs.

Can i break my housing lease early due to disability accident in nj?

Who are the parties on the lease? Did the employer rent the apt? Is the rent part of your compensation? Do you have an employment contract?

After notice of cease for 3 days can landlord evict me for non payment of rent and change my locks or has to go to court

Was the notice to cease for habitual late payment of rent? Either way the LL must go to court and cannot change your locks.

Can my tenant have the right to refuse to leave at the end of her lease if she has a baby and lives in new jersey?

The baby has nothing to do with whether she has to leave. First, how many units are in the building? Is it owner occupied. If it is more than 3...

My sister is 65 years old. She is going to housing court because the City of New York wants to evict her from public housing.

Do her sons live with her? If they do suggest they leave. Were sons convicted? Or is there only allegations? NYCHA will be able to evict her if...

If tenant is given notice that the security deposit will be used for back rent . She will not clean the place when she leaves.

Why did you not start an eviction proceeding for non-payment of rent. If you are not incorporated you do not need an attorney to file. NJ courts...

Have tenant owes rent for 6mths just pd one months rent and has informed us she is leaving can we use security for back rent

Do use the security deposit until the tenant vacates and then you MUST send a certified letter as noted by the other attorneys outlining the...

Landlord taking me to court rather than providing my security deposit and interest info...should I be worried?

You have two issues. First there is NO defense to non-payment of rent in NJ.. It is kind of like my dog ate my homework. The court will give you...

LL is not responsible for the acts of thrid party as indicated by the other attorneys. You did not have a cause of action to withhold rent.