Did you set terms when you moved in? What was the verbal agreement? Since you are paying weekly, you may have a weekly tenancy. Therefore, with...

Power got shut off im paying for water usage for the 2 apts and light that stay on all the time landlord wont talk about it

Did you know when you rented that you were paying for the LL usage? Do you have a lease? What does the lease state? Did you receive written...

You cannot shut off the electricity to the rental units if it is specified in the lease that you will pay the electricity. It's like shutting off...

Do I have the right to get out of my lease?

Yes, your LL can hold you to the lease. Even if the LL did not have the inspection certificate. Some towns in NJ require an inspection before...

Can I break my year lease and get my security back due to mold problem that has made us ill?

Did you notify the LL on 8/7 by written notice delivered by certified mail? Is this a house or an apartment? Did you go to the doctor?

Im stayin at a extended stay hotel and lost my job i checked in 94 days ago. Am i covered under nj tennate laws or must i leave

You can be removed without a court order as a hotel is not covered by the anti-eviction statute.

Does an adult still living at home have a right to claim his or her personal belongings if/when being thrown out?

This is not a landlord/tenant dispute. Did you pay rent? Was there a security deposit? If the answer is no - then this is a family dispute. What...

I am tired of complaining to the landlord about the rats and roaches in the apartment and nothing is being done. What can I do ?

1) call the health department about the roaches and rats; 2) before you can deduct from your rent send your letter written notice concerning the...

You need to contact an attorney to review the lease with you. NEVER think that a lease will be ok because the landlord is your friend. Are you...

How to file an answer in court if the landlord added things to the lease and signed my name to what he added?

if you do not pay, regardless of if the lease was changed you will be evicted. It does not matter that you have no place to go. What did the...