It is certainly possible that a judge would deem such action by a landlord to be illegal retaliation, but such cases hinge on the particular facts,...

Is there a law that says you must have a lawyer with a commercial lease?

There is no such law; the Buyer may “prefer” a more sophisticated lease than what is in place right now, but he would be purchasing subject to the...

I would like to know if you are able to cancel the contract of a business & property sale after signing the contract?

You need to consult a local attorney who can review the contract to determine your rights and obligations. While residential real estate laws give...

You do not have to leave until 5 days after the landlord pays you 6 months’ rent. That is the penalty the law imposes upon the landlord for...

In New Jersey, all tenancies are for life (if the tenant so desires) unless the tenants do something that give rise to a claim for eviction based...

There is no way to erase the fact that a landlord once filed an eviction complaint against you. Those are court records which are open to the...

Tenants in common ?

It all depends on how you both agree to proceed. If he is going to buy out your 50% of the ownership, then he will have to pay you; if you are...

All landlords are given 30 days to return security deposits (or a written explanation of why money is being withheld). Your roommate/subtenant had...

Heating problem

All newly-constructed homes in New Jersey are covered by a New Home Warranty. You need to address your complaints to the builder first and then go...

How much and how often can a landlord increase rent if you are renting month to month in NJ?

There is no statewide restriction on rent increases; every municipality has the option of enacting its own ordinance addressing the issue. ...