If I’m being evicted by a relative and they wanted me to pay rent but never asked for a set price or when, could I win my case?

If the Plaintiff doesn’t show up in court on the day of trial, the case will be dismissed.

Can I sue the landlord company or my neighbor?

You are entitled to the quiet enjoyment of your rental unit and once you put the landlord on notice (in writing, sent via certified mail, return...

Who is responsible to fix my roof?

There is a lot more information that is needed for anyone to be able to answer your question. How old is the roof? What does the lease agreement...

Once you close title, the contract merges with the deed and all claims under the contract expire. So even if the contract did provide for the...

If they are habitually late with their rent, you can evict them by first serving them with a Notice to Cease the late payments. You then must wait...

Do I have any tenants rights I don't know about?

If you are renting in Jersey City, there is a rent control ordinance that limits increases: “no landlord may request or receive a percentage...

It is private property and the owner/landlord can charge tenants for failing to comply with its rules, instructions, etc. You apparently were...

Can I deduct the final bill charges from tenant's security deposit?

Yes, you are entitled to deduct all unpaid obligations from the security deposit once the tenant vacated the premises. However, if the tenant...

Since you are already represented by an attorney, we are not permitted to interfere with that relationship, which giving you any advice would be...

What can I do if my apartment needs repairs and the landlord is not “getting to them”?

You must send the landlord a letter via certified mail, return receipt requested and ordinary mail, notifying him of the repairs that are necessary...