Will I get in trouble at court if I did not use a licensed plumber?

That should not be an issue unless the landlord claims that the plumber you used did not fix the problem properly and made the problem worse.

Yes, the law requires that interest be paid on security deposits. It used to be that it could be allowed to accumulate until the tenant vacated...

Yes, it is illegal. Every time a new tenant is going to move into a rental unit, the landlord is required to have the unit inspected for at least...

How many days do you have to pay past due rent in New Jersey?

No, that is not true. Non-payment of rent does not require any notice from the landlord before filing an eviction complaint. If rent is due on the...

In New Jersey, tenants do not pay realtor fees UNLESS they hired a realtor and signed a brokerage agreement with them directly. You cannot hire a...

Yes, as long as there was an official amendment to the HOA By-Laws or Rules.

Calculating a buyout number to give new owner

You can ask for whatever you want. That doesn't mean you will get it, but it is a starting point for negotiations. There is no standard number...

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I am often a week late with rent a few times 2-3 weeks late. I also pay a late fee. When I advise my landlord that I am going to

Pay your rent on time! That is your obligation and you do risk being evicted if you continue to pay late. The landlord has every right to question...

Can i be evicted after the time frame listed on the paperwork

Yes, you can expect to be evicted at any time AFTER the times stated in the warrant for removal/ scheduling paperwork.

Can I sue a former landlord/owner for refusing to return my security deposit after signing new lease with new landlord/owner?

N.J.S.A. 46:8-20 and 21 are very clear on this issue: it is the seller's obligation to turn over all deposits to a new owner AND it is the new...