How do I go about recouping a portion of rent and late fees ?

You file a complaint in either Small Claims or the Special Civil Part, depending on whether the amount owed is less than $3,000 or $3,000 to $15,000.

I have several questions, but most importantly can my step uncle kick me out of the house without it being in his name yet?

This situation is far too complex for this forum. It is difficult to respond to so many questions without seeing specific documentation to which...

Wrongful Eviction

When employment that includes living quarters is terminated, the employee and family must vacate the premises immediately. If the former employee...

Tenant landlord matter.

If you want the tenant evicted, you must not keep any of the monies given to you and should return it immediately to the tenant. Keeping it could...

There is no law preventing you from contacting anyone you wish to contact. However, there is also no law requiring anyone, including your...

Been married 33 yrs havent worked in 16yrs husband left and cannot afford to live in our apt with1300 dollars rent! Need options

Not really a legal question, more like a quest for some practical advice, so here goes: Move to a cheaper apartment. Move to a cheaper state. File...

Apartment re-renting issues (NJ)

You actually do not have any right to be notified about the landlord's advertising for new tenants, but the landlord does have the duty to make a...

Do i have any legal recourse upon finding that a room i rented in a house has sexual offenders living in the same house?

The law does not allow for disclosure of registered sex offenders by anyone other than the county prosecutor, who sends notices to affected...

Would it be illegal, or cause some sort of legal conundrum to have a silhouette of what appears to be a suicide from my apartmen

Yes, you could wreak havoc on city services with such a sick joke and could possibly face charges since by posting this question here demonstrated...

What steps can I take with another tenants noise , physical and verbally harassing me? I've tried the landlord. Need help pleas

You must notify the landlord in writing about the problem and then it is the landlord's obligation to solve the problem or you will be entitled to...