Definitely not the same in NY; renter pays the broker fee. In NJ, it used to be the same, but recently it seems that more and more landlords are...

In New Jersey: What happens if the landlord fails to ask the moving out tenant for her new address to return the sec. deposit.

A landlord is required to return a tenant’s security deposit or a letter explaining why money is being deducted therefrom within 30 days of the...

If I have a warrant of removal and want to pay the Balanceto stay is that possible ?

It is the landlord’s decision whether to accept payment or move forward with the lockout. He is not obligated to accept at this point.

Broker fees are contractual issues, not questions of law. Whatever the parties agree to is what will guide the transaction.

Civil legal matters are not eligible for expungement. There is no way to remove an eviction from your rental record. All you can do is explain...

Tenant claimed paid 4 months rent, but actually not, what can say/do on the court?

You would want to demand proof that the tenant had the money to begin with and actually withdrew it from the bank on specific dates that coincide...

Is the landlord obligated to renegotiate a lease if a spouse dies?

“Death or disability of a tenant or a tenant’s spouse: The law recognizes that death or serious illness often requires households to search for...

What can I do?

You should inquire at Town Hall as to whether Kearney has a rent control ordinance. If so, the amount of any increase the new landlord can make...

Can a Landlord charge the Tenant exorbitant Legal Fees for filing a Summons for non-payment in Landlord/Tenant court?

It all depends on what your lease provides. If your lease contains a provision that you will be responsible for the landlord’s legal fees,...

Can my landlord evict even if back rent is paid ?

If he accepted the late payment, then that negates any right the landlord had to ha e you locked out. Once you were late in paying under the...