House numbers are assigned by the municipality and cannot easily be changed, if at all. Number of of houses is done sequentially and a change to...

Is Security deposit refundable if i break the lease before moving in? NJ

A landlord is required to attempt to mitigate his damages when a tenant breaks a lease. The landlord is expected to make a good faith effort to...

Do I need to register my 4 unit home with NJ Dept. of Community Affairs Division of Codes and Standards?

You do not have to register with the state, because N.J.S.A 55:13A- 7.4 provides that the Multiple Dwelling law applies only to buildings with a...

Can i use security deposit to pay rent because landlord did not pay water bill and let me missed work for a day?

No, you cannot use your security deposit to pay the rent for that reason. It sounds like the water was shut off for only 1day, which does not...

I am looking for a real estate attorney to answer a question about a tenant who is breaking a lease on a single family home.

Without seeing the actual lease that you and the tenant executed it is impossible to tell with any certainty whether or not there is any provision...

What happens if the tenant leaves voluntarily after I got the Judgement for Possession and before I get the Warrant for Removal?

Mr. Popovich is correct; the only way to know that they are gone for sure and to secure the property is to obtain the warrant of removal and have...

What are the residential laws for water shutdown in a condo building in New Jersey?

If the condo association is making necessary repairs, they are entitled to have the water shut off to accomplish those repairs and cannot be held...

Late fees must be reasonable and continuous accrual for 2 years would not be considered reasonable by any court. Adding 30 days' of late fee for...

Can landlord not prorate my last month rent?

You are obligated to pay rent through the entire month. In legalese, "60 days notice" means "2 full months' notice", not literally 60 days from...

Will the property survey we got during the closing of our house hold up in court - if necessary?

When you purchased the property, if you commisssioned a new property survey to be done, it was certified by the surveyor to you, your lender and...