You still must appear, even with an attorney representing you. Parties to a lawsuit must always appear in court at the time of trial since they...

Self-help eviction is illegal in New Jersey and the police will not assist the landlord. In fact, if she locks you out of the rental unit without...

What is the best course of action in the situation below?

As soon as they fail to pay rent, you should immediately file an eviction complaint for non-payment. Let them explain to a judge why they refuse...

The Anti-Eviction Law in NJ gives a tenant a lifetime tenancy unless the landlord has one of 18 statutory "causes" to terminate. This applies to...

Can I contest a prenuptial agreememt

This is not a Real Estate question so I have reclassified it to a more appropriate parctce area: Divirce and Separation.

Can I contest a prenuptial agreement?

This is not a Real Estate question. I have reclassified it as a Divorce and Separation issue so attorneys with the proper experience will hopefully...

Who is liable for damage of car? If I win a civil suit will I be able to recoup my deductible and court costs if I pursue?

This is not a Landlord/Tenant question but a litigation issue, so I have changed the practice area so that you may obtain answers from attorneys...

What is the law regrading a landlord not telling me where my deposit is being held?

Unless you are living in an owner-occupied building with no more than 3 units in total, the landlord was required to hold your security deposit in...

Can I get a security deposit refund check reissued by my landlord if the escrow account was closed before I deposited the check?

The check most likely was not accepted because it was "stale", not because the landlord had closed the account. In fact, the landlord could NOT...

What will you do for me over the phone?

No attorney worth his or her salt will give any specific legal advice without seeing and reviewing the documents in question first-hand. Look up...