New Jersey has an Anti-Eviction stature that gives tenants lifetime tenancies unless the landlord has “cause” enumerated in the statute to evict. ...

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How quickly can a new landlord increase monthly rent on a month-to-month tenant without access to the last (expired) lease?

You must first serve the tenant with a one-month Notice to Quit, terminating the tenancy unless the tenant agrees to sign a lease with all new...

Can our new landlord move into a tenants' home himself just because he purchased our home and we don't have an active lease?

The new owner was required to serve you with a Notice to Quit, terminating your tenancy due to his intention to occupy the home as his primary...

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Is there a statute of limitations for a unauthorized property change in an HOA?

The Association’s By-Laws most likely contain a provision that states that failure to enforce any rules or by-laws does not constitute a waiver and...

Is there a maximum late fee I can charge my tenant? Her rent is $1500/month

Daily late penalties are usually not upheld as they are deemed to be unreasonable. The late fee is supposed to compensate the landlord for late...

Are Real Estate Taxes in New Jersey Personally Liable?

Real estate taxes run with the land, which means that the obligation to pay them is transferred when the title to the land is transferred. That is...

Such a configuration does not sound to be up to Code. You should contact the Building Department in your town and ask them to look into it. They...

A landlord must prove that he has taken all reasonable steps to mitigate his damages by trying to find a new tenant as quickly as possible. He...

As long as one person from each side signed it, it is a binding contract. Yes, it should also be signed by your wife to make her subject to the...

Is it legal for a real estate manager to charge you rent without a rental contract?

If you failed to include the garage rent with the apartment rent for those years, then the landlord can charge you the lump sum due. However, if...