Questions answered by Layni S Rothbort

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In NJ, after property is sold to a new owner, deed is signed, title is transferred, can seller file for ejectment of occupant?

Layni's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

This situation is too complex to be dealt with here in a public forum. You definitely need to meet with an attorney who deals with both estate and...

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If I'm paying $1,200.00 as my monthly rent. But on a month i paid $1,100.00 does the landlord have the right to add $45 late fee

Layni's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

Yes, the landlord can charge a late fee if the entire amount of rent is not paid on time.

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Can tenant pursue legal recourse against landlord due to condition of HOA-controlled common spaces?

Layni's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

If the defect being complained of is not within your rental unit, but is in the common space, it cannot affect the habitability of your unit and...

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Essex County-Violation of PSA - Divorce Decree - Sworn Under Oath what can be done?

Layni's answer | Answered on March 21, 2015

You must file a motion to enforce litigant's rights with the Family Court, setting forth in detail how your ex has breached the Property Settlement...

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Can bank file "intent of settlement" in county office when home equity loan is approved but not accepted by home owners ?

Layni's answer | Answered on March 21, 2015

You have no cause of action against Bank A as it did nothing wrong. Standard procedure is to file a "Notice of Settlement" within 60'days of...

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IN REAL ESTATE, HOW CAN I REMOVE A TRUST WHICH I QUIT CLAIMED TO A GROUP WHO DEFRAUDED ME, NOW IS ON CHARGES IN CALIFORNIA.

Layni's answer | Answered on March 21, 2015

If you signed a quitclaim deed, you no longer own the property. Your situation is really not clear from what you have posted and you need to see...

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I'm living in an illegal apartment. I haven't paid rent in five months and I'm moving out very soon. What are my rights?

Layni's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

No, the landlord cannot take your personal property and while he may call the police, there is nothing that they can do as this is a civil matter...

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Could a landlord evict me and my family for no reason?

Layni's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

Under Nee Jersey's Anti-Eviction Law, in order to evict a tenant, a landlord must prove that the tenant has committed one of 18 "causes" for...

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Terminating a lease giving time to re-rent

Layni's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

It depends. How much time is left on your lease? If you are terminating only two months early, the landlord may not be able to hold you...

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I'm suing my landlord, he rented me and my family into a house and when code enforcement inspected they made us move because the

Layni's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

If the rented premises are deemed to be illegal, the landlord may be liable to pay you up to 6 months' rent for your relocation to another...

Layni S Rothbort's Answers (3211)

In NJ, after property is sold to a new owner, deed is signed, title is transferred, can seller file for ejectment of occupant?

If I'm paying $1,200.00 as my monthly rent. But on a month i paid $1,100.00 does the landlord have the right to add $45 late fee

Can tenant pursue legal recourse against landlord due to condition of HOA-controlled common spaces?

Essex County-Violation of PSA - Divorce Decree - Sworn Under Oath what can be done?

Can bank file "intent of settlement" in county office when home equity loan is approved but not accepted by home owners ?

IN REAL ESTATE, HOW CAN I REMOVE A TRUST WHICH I QUIT CLAIMED TO A GROUP WHO DEFRAUDED ME, NOW IS ON CHARGES IN CALIFORNIA.

I'm living in an illegal apartment. I haven't paid rent in five months and I'm moving out very soon. What are my rights?

Could a landlord evict me and my family for no reason?

Terminating a lease giving time to re-rent

I'm suing my landlord, he rented me and my family into a house and when code enforcement inspected they made us move because the