Attorney Foster’s response was accurate. Regarding the security deposit, the landlord is required to return your deposit or send you a letter...

What steps should i take after my roommate/landlord moves my belongings out of house?

Call the police. Self-help evictions are a disorderly persons offense and the police will assist you in regaining access to your rental property. ...

Is it legal for my upstairs tenants boyfriend to record me without my permission speaking about the tenant and use it In court?

New Jersey is a “one-party notice” state when it comes to recording conversations. As long as one party to a conversation consents to the...

What can I do to get my security deposit when landlady gave me fraudulent checks?

Passing bad checks is a crime, so you are free to report her to the local police. In addition, you can sue her for double the amount of the...

No, there is no law in NJ requiring air conditioning in rental units. There is only a heating requirement: “From October 1 to May 1, the rental...

This is not a real estate question; it appears to be an issue for the Business or Family forums. I am moving it to the Family forum, but you might...

Can i live in illegal basement apartment in my own house?

In a word: NO. “Illegal” means illegal for everyone, including the owner. Basement apartments are required to have certain safety features, such...

Do I owe my landlord anything if I leave my home before ending the lease?

While the landlord must make a good faith effort to find a new tenant as quickly as possible in order to mitigate his damages resulting from your...

A tenant is entitled to the quiet enjoyment of his or her rental unit. That means that she can have her boyfriend there whenever she wants, as...

Tenants who are negligent and cause damage to the landlord’s property as a direct result of that negligence are liable for the cost of the repairs....