Renting to "undocumented" people

You can ask them for that information, but they don't have to give it to you. That they are undocumented has absolutely no bearing on their status...

Since the lease says 5% until the rent is received, that would imply a charge per day; the realtor probably forgot to insert "per day" after 5%....

I don't understand for what services the realtor charged a fee. I would need to know more facts to answer your question, but it sounds more that...

How many days do you have to pay past due rent in New Jersey?

That is absolutely incorrect, which is why it is very important to seek legal advice from an attorney and not anonymous internet non-lawyer...

Is it illegal for a New Jersey landlord to violate the terms of his own lease addendum?

No, it is not. Unless you live in an owner-occupied two- or three-family, your tenancy is protected by the New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act, which...

What exactly is considered a legal deduction from a security deposit?

Due to the excess of the number of holes in the wall, I think you would be safe deducting the cost of spackling and sanding. How long did the...

It is possible to evict a tenant for refusing to sign a new lease, as long as the new lease does not contain unreasonable changes from the current...

How long after eviction do you have to evacuate the premises?

It sounds as if you have an illegal apartment, which would entitle you to six months' rent relocation assistance. You should call the local...

What are the rules for selling apartment that is currently occupied by a tenant?

No. Unless the tenant has an option to purchase, you may sell any property with or without tenants occupying it. However, you and the buyer may...

Can I sue a former landlord/owner for refusing to return my security deposit after signing new lease with new landlord/owner?

You can't sue the previous landlord if you still live in the apartment because a landlord does not have to return the security deposit until after...