The electronic filing system of the NJ Judiciary is available only to attorneys. Ms. Foster is correct in saying that all other filings are...

Can I give my landlord a 60 day notice of intent to vacate more than the 60 days in advance and state a final move-out date?

“60 days’ notice” is not literally 60 days; it actually means “2 full months” notice. Therefore, as long as you give notice by November 30, your...

How do I claim abandonment or stop co owner from forcing me to pay money to get them off the deed.

If you feel that the co-owner is not entitled to any payment for their half of the property, you would have to commence an action for partition in...

Can I change the locks at my personal home when someone else is staying there with me but started moving out

Were they paying rent to you? Was there a written lease between the two of you? Without such information, it is impossible to respond to your...

The landlord does not waive any right to retain security to cover damages that exceed normal wear and tear. However, the penalty for not notifying...

Withholding rent is meant for issues of habitability, not convenience. Elevators in 3-story buildings are luxuries, not necessities (my own...

You are already represented by by counsel, so it would be improper for anyone here to respond. Consult your attorney regarding this matter.

Is this the correct process? Am I not given a grace to remedy the issue?

Any time a Notice to Cease is issued to a tenant for habitual late payment of rent, the landlord is required to issue a reminder of the fact that...

Can I break my lease for a wall repair that doesn't get fixed despite multiple repairs ?

Tenants may be justified in terminating a lease when there are habitability issues but it is difficult to see how a crack on a wall makes an...

My apartment got had a real bad fire due two 2 abandon properties next door and now I have to move out

Tenants displaced by fire, flood, etc, are entitled to the return of their security deposit plus accrued interest. The landlord must return it...