Rent was paid late but paid, can i still get taken to court

When the door and lock were broken, you needed to notifiy the landlord in writing that it needed to be repaired. If you fixed the lock yourself...

In renting (private house - 2 family) do you think it's in my best interest to rent to tenants on Section 8 or other programs?

It is illegal and discriminatory to not accept section 8 or other forms of payments. Section 8 has lengthy procedures you need to follow. The apt...

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A friend is being eveicted with 4 young children, she has been paying her rent but not the full amount on a monthly basis,

Yes, the landlord can evict her for non-payment. Does the tenant receive Section 8 or assistance.? She should seek assistance. The court usually...

NYS does not require a walk through. However, as a landlord I will do a pre-move inspection and deliver notice that if the tenants do not do x,y...

Can a landlord re-issue a lease claiming they've made a mistake? Aren't they responsible for the terms agreed?

Is the housing accomodation Rent Controlled or Rent Stabilized? How many units are in the building.

Tenant At Will

How did you become a Tenant at Will? Through a divorce settlement? Are you supposed to be paying rent? I would advise the buyers to have the house...

Generally pest control is covered as a repair and the landlord is responsible. However, if you are renting a house many times pest control is not...

Is it legal for someone to rent an apratment in N.J. if they do not own the property?

Was it a sublet? An assignment? What does your lease state as "lessor?" And true the deed records/assessors records are not always tiemly...

If you are not running a boarding house, let the inspector in. Jersey City is very vigilant. They do not need a search warrant. Jersey City...

Can I get my security deposit back in the small claim court? Do I need a lawyer ?

A landlord has 30 days to return a security deposit plus interest less any amounts expened in accordance with the lease. NJSA 46:8-21.1. If the...