What can I do about this situation?

If the landlord has items connected to your circuit that are not in your apartment, then you are being charged by the electric company for the...

When a tenant breaches a lease, even before they move in, it is the landlord's duty to try to mitigate his own damages by trying to find a...

How do I obtain a security deposit beneficiary form?

I don't know if any such form. Is security deposit remains the property of the tenant, so if the tenant dies, the deposit would be included in his...

You would need to check with the Real Estate Commission for their specific policy, but it is always better to be completely honest on such...

Do I need to amend and small claims filing and if so how do I do it?

You can wait until trial. Understand that you only get double the amount "wrongfully withheld", so if the judge finds that all of the landlord's...

Previously posted a question re landlord refusing to replace the defective stove in my apartment (150 unit apt. bldg., Rahway)

You are responsible for replacing light bulbs . If the stove does not work and the landlord has failed to respond to your written notifications of...

Landlord sold house when do I have to move ?

You have to leave only if the landlord is selling to a buyer who has stated his intention to live in the house as his primary residence and only...

I live in jersey city and live in an apartment with an expired lease can I be forced to leave

When a yearly lease expires, the tenancy automatically becomes a month-to month tenancy. The tenant can terminate the tenancy on one month's'...

Tenants are entitled to sue for double the amount of their security deposit that was "wrongfully withheld" by the landlord. You have admitted that...

In a word: "yes". Refer to your By-Laws and Rules documents for specifics regarding the HOA's powers and limitations. After you have exhausted...