My lease was terminated within the 3 day legal review period. Is landlord entitled to keep my security deposit?

Leases in New Jersey do not automatically include any “3-day legal review period.” Only if the lease was written by a real estate agent does it...

Can the super in my apt complex record me?

In New Jersey, it is legal to record conversations as long as one party is aware that recording is occurring. Therefore, since the super was...

Can I sue my mother because she defaults on the mortgage payment

You should heed Attorney Boyer's advice and retain a NJ attorney who specializes in foreclosures.

There is nothing to “expunge” since these are matters of civil litigation, not criminal prosecutions. In the first case that you mention, where...

Will I be contacted after the Warrant of Removal has been served?

You will need to check on the property each day to see if the tenants are still there. If they are gone, you can notify the court-appointed...

What are my rights?

You have the right to remain in that house until May 2020 unless the landlord has statutory cause to evict you. As long as you pay your rent on...

Constructive eviction - what to do when you're considering it at the start of your rental lease?

You would need to follow the same procedure and send the same information as you would if you had been living there for 6 months already. You must...

It all depends on what provisions the HOA rules and regulations say about dispute resolution. If the document requires mediation or arbitration...

What will happen in court if a landlord is suing for back rent but I have no income/job or assets?

Judgments remain valid for 20 years, so whenever you do get some money, the landlord can try to collect from you. If you were to ever earn enough...

How do I stop my landlord from harassing me?

If you signed “papers for court costs”, you most likely signed a consent judgment for possession. That means you agreed to vacate the premises by...