I cosigned a 1 yr lease that went month/month after year. Am I still on the lease if I didn't sign after 1st year?

Once a lease expires and a new lease is not signed, the month-to-month tenancy that is created if the tenant remains in possession of the rental...

Does a Landlord have to notify in writing why they kept part of security deposit?

The law requires landlords to notify tenants in writing the reason why monies are withheld from the return of a security deposit. I always advise...

We are selling a home in New Jersey and want to know if a deposit on a home is refundable or not.

If Buyers breach the contract of sale, a Seller may be entitled to retain all o r some of the Buyers' deposit. However, that will be determined by...

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Does a notice to comply or quit need to be filed in court before presenting it to a tenant?

In New Jersey, there is no such notice. There is a Notice to Cease, by which a tenant is notified of behavior that is in violation of the terms of...

What is the best way to find out if the room that I am renting in a one family home is zoned for rentals to non-related people?

Go to the municipal zoning office and ask. I will tell you that most often, such rentals are illegal.

What can I do to have a quit claim deed revoked and stop the thief personal representative from stealing any more from estate

You have repeatedly posted this question here but refuse to take the advice given . You must arrange a consultation with a local attorney with...

I recieved a notice to comply or quit 1 day to comply & 3 days to move out. Don't I need to receive an eviction notice too

If you fail to comply with the notice and remain in the rented property, the landlord must go through the eviction process before you can actually...

Can I be evicted for non-payment of rent with a notice of comply or quit?

Non-payment of rent is the only cause for eviction which does NOT require the landlord to serve a Notice Quit in advance. A landlord can file a...

The attorney executing a Quit Claim Deed recorded Feb 23 2012 was disbarred March 12, 2012, is the deed legal and valid?

The attorney's disbarment may or may not affect the validity of the deed. You would need to take the documentation you have to another attorney...

If a warrant for removal is being requested, you must have been in court at some point defending yourself against the landlord's complaint for...