Can i sue for mental health and or lack of fair pay?

If your case is based on discrimination under Title VII or New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (LAD), you may be able to recover for emotional...

Month to month rental agreement.

Absent a written lease agreement, the rent would typically be due at the first of the month. Unlike mortgage payments, which are paid in arrears,...

Do I need to pay sales tax for items shipped to a state where I do not have residence or nexus & will not use the product in?

For vendors in most states, sales tax will be charged only if the goods are being shipped to a state that the vendor has a "nexus" with or a...

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My lease is up and I want out of the apartment and the landlord doesn't want to give me my deposit,what shall I do?

The landlord is typically required to return the security deposit within 30 days of the tenant vacating the property. If you still haven't...

If my employer deducts time for my lunch, and does not pay me for that time, am I allowed to leave the premises?

In New Jersey, the law is silent on how employers should structure lunch breaks. In fact, employers in New Jersey aren't even legally required to...

Is there any case law that supports compromising on appraisal values and actual sale prices?

If I understand your question correctly, there is no statute or case law that states a buyer must purchase real property at either the appraised...

How to select Affirmative Defenses

There are many affirmative defenses to a breach of contract. Examples include the statute of frauds, unconscionability, estoppel, lack of capacity,...

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What are my rights regarding being compensated if the landlord is harrassing me with weekly complaints and discrimination?

Unfortunately, merely complaining to a tenant about using a fan and taking too many showers does not constitute "harassment" under New Jersey law.

Is it legal for public schools to confiscate student's cell phones?

Keep in mind that the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure doesn't always apply in a public school setting as it would...

I want to break my lease. How do I go about it?

Check to see if the written lease agreement would allow you to sublet the apartment. If so, you most likely would need the landlord's approval.