Unless the rented property is in an owner-occupied building with 3 units or less, the answer is "yes". By law you must segregate security deposit...

I had to move because I lost my job and owed my landlord 2 months rent. When we went to court the judge said, I could not use

It depends. If this was an owner-occupied 2 or 3-family property, the Security Deposit law doe not apply, which means the landlord was NOT...

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My son left his possessions in a halfway house where he owes 1 week rent. They will not give him possessions without his paying

I disagree. See the second paragraph: N.J.S.A. 2A:33-1. Authorized distraints; liability for wrongful distraint; prohibition on money owed on...

I have a tenant that is being evicted for Habitual Late payment of rent. Eviction is happening this week even though she paid

I disagree with the previous answers regarding your ability to hold the tenant liable for rent beyond the last day of the month in which lockout...

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What is the difference between a certicate of occupancy and a landlord tenant registration?

Each time there is a change of occupancy in a rental unit, a landlord must obtain a CCO-Certificate of Continued Occupancy from the local...

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Having the power turned off might be considered rendering the premises uninhabitable, this giving the tenant a defense to any claim for unpaid...

How do I file for eviction with county court if I didn't registered landlord registration and now need tenant signature?

Once you have filed the landlord registration form with your municipality, mail copies of the "Filed" form via ordinary mail and certified, return...

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Need advise from experienced lawyers specialize in landlord/tenant law, evicting process, possible suit for damages

Unfortunately, it appears that you should have consulted an experienced landlord-tenant attorney before sending out the notice to quit, because the...

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Gave landlord 4-1/2 months security

New Jersey law DOES restrict the amount of money that a landlord can require a tenant pay as security. No landlord is permitted to require any...

Potentially illegal activity happening on my property. What can I do?

Please note that the previous answer was provided by an attorney who is NOT licensed in the State of New Jersey and his statement that "Because the...