Tenant claims a mistery smell. First he said its coming from washer, we cleaned it, nothing smells, but not to him. what to do?

I think you have a tenant that has decided he does not like the apt. You can spend the remainder of the lease going back and forth with him...

Can I tell my tenant that I do not want his girl friend in my house? She disturbs the peace

Depends. Do you live in the building? How many units are in the building?

Tenant moved out but left some of thier property behind

Was October's rent paid? Did you rent rooms or an apt? If the rent is not paid on the apt, file an eviction proceeding for non-payment in L&T...

Can I move out before cour to avoid an Eviction judgement if my lease is already expired?

Depends what action the LL filed for. Is it non-payment or holdover. If it's non-payment, I doubt at this point that the LL will drop it if you...

I have a tenant who used the Deposit toward the rent. Now I want to renovate their kitchen and now I do not have any deposit.

NJ statutes require that a tenant security deposit be deposited in a separate account and not comingled with your funds. You must notify the...

Does a tenant have a LEGAL right to withhold rent if the tenant's landlord has violated a Village's heat ordinance?

What does the heat ordinance require? Most state when the outside temperature goes below 'x" during months "a" to "b". You may not withheld rent...

To dispossess a commercial tenant for non payment of three months rent, do I have to file a summons and complaint or a motion?

You must file a Tenancy Summons and Complaint. The forms are available online at nj courts online. Why did you wait so long. Nevertheless, the...

Here's the catch. If the "insufficient notice" was not spelled out as "rent" then the LL would not have been able to collect it in a non-payment...

Illegal lease!! Would someone please help me.

If it is an illegal rental you may be eligible for six months relocation from the LL.

My tenants left without paying 2 months of rent NJ

Even if you file a proceeding in court for non-payment you will get a judgment for possession and money. Then you have to enforce the judgment for...