How do I buy a house from my landlord without a real estate agent?

Both you and the landlord need to hire real estate attorneys to represent and protect your interests in both the purchase as well as the tenancy...

No, any lease term that violates NJ law is considered null and void. If you failed to notify your tenant where her security deposit is being held...

My landlord agreed to reduce our rent during our lease because we have electrical power problems in our apartment

Sounds like the State fines your landlord because of the lack of electricity in your apartment and the landlord is retaliating against you for your...

What can I do to get my name on property deed?

There is nothing you can do unless your husband cooperates and agrees to add your name. If he refuses and does not furnish you with a logical...

Rent t Increase for Month to Month Tenant

You can raise the rent once a year and the increase must be "reasonable", which is generally understood to be no more than 10-20%, unless there is...

In New Jersey, most real estate attorneys do not get paid anything until closing. If closing does not occur for whatever reason, they may or may...

No, the landlord cannot turn off the utilities even though you are behind in your rent. Turning off utilities is illegal and can result in...

Can I bring legal action against my landlord to make him handle an issue he keeps pushing aside?

You must put your complaint in writing and send it to the landlord via both certified and ordinary mail. Your letter should spell out the details...

I can't close on a property because the buyer's title company says that there are liens on it from the people I bought it from.

If an attorney represented you when you purchased the property, you should contact him or her immediately. If not, you need to contact the title...

A lease is a contract and the statute of limitations for contracts is 6 years. However, if this tenant is already being sued by another landlord...