Can I back out of my lease?

A lease is a valid contract for living quarters. Once you sign a lease, you are contractually obligated to fulfill its terms. The landlord has...

Do I owe tenant partial rent refund for non-occupancy for flood cleanup and repairs?

Who paid for the hotel rooms, you or the tenants? If you, then the argument could be made that you provided living quarters to them so you are...

Landlord eviction for non-payment of rent in New Jersey

You can certainly ask if the landlord will agree to a payment plan and if so, you will likely be required to sign a consent judgment whereby if you...

You need to consult a divorce/separation attorney for assistance with this situation. You may have certain rights to the marital home just by...

If there's a fight outside, on my property, am I within my legal rights to use deadly force to protect my home?

One generally cannot use deadly force to protect property.

In the state of New Jersey , should a Lanlord's notice to vacate begin 30 days in advance of the last day rent is paid?

A landlord who is selling rental property that a the buyer intends to occupy as their residence must serve the current tenants renting the property...

Without specific details showing what lease terms violate municipal and state laws, your questions cannot be answered in this forum. Use Avvo's...

Can a lease signed 10/15/14 be changed effective 11/1/16 to pay 1/2 water, sewer and electric effective 11/1/16?

In a word, yes. The landlord can change the terms of a lease at renewal time. As long as the changed terms are reasonable, they will stand. I...

Are there any laws that prohibit or restrain landlords from bombarding tenants with showings and open houses?

First of all, please accept my condolences on the loss of your grandmother. A tenant is entitled to the quiet enjoyment of the rental property...

How long does a landlord have to wait before they begin the eviction process?

For non-payment of rent, there is no waiting period before the landlord can file an eviction complaint. There is. I notice requirement either for...