What are my rights as a tenant

You must notify the landlord of the problem in writing and give him a reasonable amount of time to take action. If he fails to do anything about...

You should contact the utility companies immediately to terminate services and set up a payment plan with them. Otherwise, they can file a...

How can I add my son to the Property deed?

It is not clear from your post what your true intention is; whether you want your son to inherit the property after your death or whether you want...

Can a bank add my name to a foreclosure complaint if I am not on the loan and only on the deed?

You will definitely need to retain the services of a foreclosure defense attorney who can respond to the complaint and set forth your defense that...

Can I be denied registration in an over 55 year old condo association in NJ simply because I have a FL license and not a NJ lic?

Your recourse is through your landlord; you have no standing with the condo association directly. There is nothing in the law that allows the...

I'm considering a lawsuit against my landlord. We have concerns of health foremost, what is the best type of lawyer for this?

If you are so concerned for your family's safety, you should notify the landlord and vacate the premises immediately. If you can prove that your...

You are entitled to attach to your credit report a 100-word statement explaining any negative items contained in the report. Prepare such a...

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Can I use my security deposit for my last months rent?

The landlord cannot terminate your tenancy without "cause" - one of 18 statutory reasons for eviction. Therefore, you do not have to move out but...

Purchased house with deck on it in 1998 now got letter from town it wasn't no permit for it

It was your obligation to do your due diligence before purchasing real estate. However, you should have received a document called an "Affidavit...

Can i take my landlord to court?

If your lease specifies that the landlord is responsible for the water bills, you can deduct the amount you have paid yourself for the water from...