can I be charged rent on an extension when the fire dept ordered me to leave and find a new apartment and sued for it?

If the property was declared uninhabitable by the fire department, you should have some written documentation to that effect. You would need to...

Can I press charges on my X Landlord?

Based on what you describe, it does not appear that your former landlords have done anything illegal. Nor is it clear when they are required to...

Re above, what constitutes "regular" or "habitual" late payment of rent? According to my building manager can evict after 3 X

Actually, if a tenant is often late in paying rent, the landlord is required to serve a Notice to Cease and wait at least 2 months. If the tenant...

I moved out September 10, when will I get my security deposit back?

A landlord has to return a security deposit or a letter explaining why funds are being withheld from the deposit within 30 days from the...

If I get separated who needs to leave a rental property ?

That has to be worked out in a separation agreement. Can you afford to pay the rent on your own? If not, you will also need to include temporary...

If this is an owner-occupied building with no more than 3 units total, the Anti-Eviction law does not apply but the landlord must still obtain...

Cigarette burn marks on wooden floor considered damage??

Absolutely! Cigarette burn marks are over and above ordinary wear and tear and the landlord can sue you for the cost of replacing all floorboards...

Can my landlord deduct a month to month fee from my security deposit?

Technically, the landlord had the right to charge you DOUBLE the rent for the ENTIRE month of September because you held-over, so stop worrying...

What is the procedure if landlord fails to make repairs although notice to vacate was given ?

I am not really sure what you are asking. If you have given your landlord proper notice pursuant to the terms of your lease, then at the end of...

Do i have enough grounds to evict a tenant in NJ?

If a tenant fails to comply with rules or other provisions of a lease, the landlord must first serve the tenant with a Notice to Cease, allowing...