I am a landlord but did not put security deposit in escrow account and tenant moved out early and wants security deposit back.
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Answered on December 01, 2016
The more important concern is not returning the security deposit. Within thirty days of the termination of the tenancy, a landlord must return the...
What is the statute of limitation to sue a tenant for back rent in the state of NJ
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Answered on December 01, 2016
As with any other breach of contract matter, six years.
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Can I withhold payment to a realtor if they did not rent a property that they were showing before I found tenants without them?
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Answered on December 01, 2016
You probably do. I'm guessing you signed the standard MLS exclusive right to rent agreement with the realtor, which is a contract. I believe it...
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Can a landlord give you a 3 day notice to quit and demand for possession,when you never received any other notices
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Answered on December 01, 2016
Even if their allegations were true, you would be entitled to written notice of at least month. Don't move out, and have an attorney review the...
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Can my landlord evict me and what are my rights?
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Answered on November 22, 2016
No, the landlord cannot evict you. Don't move out unless you want to.
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What are my rights as a tenant? How long do I have to move when house is being sold?
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Answered on November 20, 2016
The notice is legally defective, so don't consider moving until you receive another and have it reviewed by an attorney. If the property contains...
Can a condo owner sell the unit and make the renter leave before their lease is set to end?
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Answered on November 20, 2016
The only correct response so far has been the first by Ms. Rothbort. The clause contained in paragraph one of the lease is standard in any...
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Can a landlord rent half of a house that is not listed in the township as a rental property?
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Answered on November 20, 2016
I would need to more a bit more information, but it's probably not legal. It sounds as if your mother-in-law divided a one-family house in two...
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Do I have tenant rights, including anti-eviction law protecting me if I am living at a hotel for long time?
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Answered on November 16, 2016
I would say that you probably do qualify as a tenant under those facts. But it is a highly fact-sensitive determination.
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What is the maximum amount of money a landlord in NJ can collect for Deposit?
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Answered on November 16, 2016
Unless you live in an owner-occupied two- or three-family, the answer is 1.5 months' rent. Are you sure you didn't pay one month's rent and one...
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