In addition, a landlord must comply with the requirement to obtain a Certificate from the Fire Marshall demonstrating that there are working smoke...

If by "N.O.S" you are referring to a Notice of Settlement, there is no date nor seal required. A Notice of Settlement is merely a notice to the...

My home was substantially damaged by super storm Sandy,but Ins. check was made out in both my name and the mortgage company

Nothing, unfortunately. When you signed your mortgage documents at closing, you agreed to this. This situation IS covered in your mortgage - if...

Do I need a real estate lawyer?

A landlord must give at least two months' written notice that he or she intends to occupy the property. Once he does that, he must still go...

2 family house is being sold. Realtor says closing is in 1 mon. New owners wants to occupy my apt. I need to move. Any laws?

The New Jersey Anti-Eviction Law requires that the landlord give you at least two (2) months' notice of his intention to occupy your unit and said...

If I am buying a home and I ask the seller for a credit for thing to be done around the home. When do I recieve the credit?

Inspection credits will appear as reductions to the amount you will pay AT CLOSING. So, if the purchase price is $100,000 and the Seller agrees to...

Month to month rental agreement.

Normally, landlords require tenants to pay the first month's rent before turning over possession of the rental property. Whether or not that first...

What is my obligation regarding the return of items left in the apartment by a friend of a non-paying tenant?

Pursuant to N.J.S.A,. 2A:18-72, et seq.,a landlord may only dispose of property left behind in the rental premises if said property has been...

My parents and I want to do a property % swap.

While I agree with the prior response in relation to the possibility of your doing a 1031 swap of the properties, I have to disagree with counsel's...

Am I liable for PSE&G bill if I'm in the apartment three nights a month? Estimated vs. actual usage.

It all depends in what your contract says. It is not clear from your post whether you are referring to a lease with the landlord or a roommates...