Future landlords access to landlord/tenant court records

I recently started searching judgments and proceedings before renting to tenants. Most management companies will research it. Small LL may not...

I signed a lease to take an apartment I gave the landlord 1st month rent and sec deposit after I brought someone by to do some p

The LL does not have to give the rent back, but does have to give the security back. You may be responsible for the rent until the LL re-rents the...

Landlord never notified me about where my security deposit is. What can I do?

How many units are in your building? Does your LL live on one of the units? If there are only 3 units or less and owner occuppies one of the 3 the...

Does my landlord have the right to enter my apt. For the purpose of re renting? Can he keep security?

If you are vacating before the expiration of the lease the LL can charge against the security deposit the remaining rent until it is rented. A NJ...

The answer will depend on your lease. Does your lease have a paragraph that states: LL not responsible for disruptions of services due to repairs...

Can a landlord sue or evict me even though I give 1 month notice and agree to pay rent prorata till move out date & keep deposit

My colleagues are all correct. However, you cannot prorate rent without the LL approval. If the LL does not return the security deposit or the...

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Can a landlord change locks while the lease still remains and the rent has been paid, just coz I moved out early?

First, send the letter certified mail. Second, advise the LL that if you are not provided with access your will file an '"order to show cause." ...

I would like to purchase a building. The issue is, there is 100% occupancy renting the apartments.

Suggest you hire an attorney who is familar with the Rent Stabilization laws. Depending on the number of units in the building you can argue that...

What should i do bout the following situation: I kept calling the repair people to fix a section on the ceiling in my sons room.

First, write a letter send it certified mail to the LL describing the situtation - that the repair is not stopping the leak. If it is not fixed...

How do I evict a tenant that hasn't paid her rent in almost two months?

You have two options as Mr. Schulz listed: 1) file a non-payment for eviction or 2) file a habitial late payment which requires notices. There is...