Can I Fight the Eviction if It's an Illegal Apartment? Can I still Stay in the Apartment if my Boyfriend still resides in it?

It sounds as if you do have a claim against the landlord for relocation assistance, but I would need to know more facts. Why did the landlord only...

How to sue my landlord for breach of contract, possibly illegal rental, illegal eviction, unlivable conditions, loss of income,

You definitely need to consult an attorney. A lot more facts are needed before evaluating your potential claims. I would need to see at least the...

What are my nj tenant rights ?

The only way you can be evicted is if your lease is month-to-month, the property has three rental units or less, and the buyer wants to live in...

The Apartment authorities are asking for unreasonable cancellation amount

Did you ever move in? When was the lease supposed to begin? I wouldn't pay them anything. They have a duty to mitigate their damages and I don't...

It is ultimately the judge's decision, but most judges will not force the landlord to accept the rent if the landlord refuses. In Morristown...

Eviction even though I gave notice and moved out?

If you no longer live at the property, the landlord cannot evict you. You should go to court with proof that you moved out so that the case gets...

I am living in an apartment for the last 4 years that I just found out today (1/13.17) is an illegal apt.

The law doesn't provide for damages to a tenant in an illegal apartment. However, the landlord, if he or she doesn't live at the property, cannot...

What is the first step to removing a tenant who is now 11 days late with rent in New Jersey?

If you own the property in your own name, you may file an eviction complaint for non-payment of rent immediately. If you own the property in the...

What should I do next?

You do still owe the rent. If the landlord tries to evict you for non-payment, you cannot file a counterclaim for theft. However, there is caselaw...

Can a property manager or landlord attack employment wages and ask someone to leave a dwelling without filing for eviction?

Absolutely not. Don't move out. Have you received anything in writing from the landlord? If so, have a lawyer review it immediately. You should...