How long does it take for a landlord to evict a non-paying tenant?

A tenant being sued for eviction based on non-payment of rent has until 4:30 PM on the day of trial to pay the rent in full plus all late fees,...

In New Jersey, all residential contracts drawn by real estate agents are subject to a 3-day attorney review period, during which a contract can be...

I need a hardship stay!

Is this an owner-occupied building with no more than 2 additional rental units? If not, you do not have to move. Unless it is owner-occupied as...

How can I obtain my security deposit back if the old owner and the new owner won't cooperate with me?

When the current owner purchased the property, he should have been credited with an amount equal to the security deposit you had paid to the former...

Question re month-to-month lease

It depends on whether or not this is an owner-occupied building with no more than 2 additional rental units as well as the termination terms of...

Buying a house while getting married with spouse overseas?

There are serious issues presented by a non-citizen, non-resident purchasing real estate, so it might be better for you to purchase the property in...

My grandmother passed, can I still live under the same lease if I signed it? And if so, does the lease agreement change?

If you and your grandmother were jointly listed on the lease as tenants, then your tenancy cannot be terminated and you cannot be evicted just...

Do I have a solid case in small claims court for security deposit?

You have to understand that any time you go before a judge, there is no such thing as a sure thing; what seems to you to be a "solid case" could...

Can I sue a co tenant for not paying their half of the rent every month? Also what kind of lawyer do I look for?

First of all, you must try to mitigate your damages by trying to find a new roommate as quickly as possible. If it takes you 2 months to find...

What is the procedure to transfer title of our marital home from me to my wife?

You would just need a new deed naming the appropriate party as Grantor and Grantee. In addition, an Affidavit of Consideration must be drawn, even...