How would i get my deposit back & should i sue?

Anyone who receives money to secure an interest in land, even if he or she is not the owner of the land, is subject to the New Jersey Security...

It sounds as if you may eject her, but I see a potential issue with your wife. Is she co-owner of the house? Did you purchase the property during...

Can a Landlord ask for a lease after 2 years

The process to evict a tenant who fails to sign a new lease takes about three months, and does not begin until the landlord serves a one month...

My landlord asked me to move out to rent to another family

First, you have a bigger case than the security deposit, which is a wrongful eviction. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.6, a tenant who vacates the...

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Received letter from landlord's lawyer stating the landlord sold the house I am residing in. (NJ). I consulted a lawyer and

I would add to counsel's answer only that the landlord only has this particular right to evict if the property contains three units or less and the...

(1) Yes, if the property contains three units or less, the owner owns the property in her own name and not that of a corporation, the lease has...

How far in advance does my landlord need to notify me of a rent increase.

Unless the lease states otherwise, the landlord must provide at least one full calendar month's notice of a rent increase before the increase takes...

Can I sue my landlord for losing personal belongings while he had workers working in my apartment?

You should let the police do their job first before pursuing any civil claims against the landlord or the workers. As far as the security deposit,...

My rental lease expired last May 31, I didn't sign any Extension of Lease Agreement. Am I on month-to-month lease now?

It depends on what the original lease says regarding termination, notice, etc. But ordinarily, a one-year lease converts to a month-to-month lease...

Is there any law against having roommates?

There is no law against roommates, but there are laws against renting rooms. Only someone with a license to operate a hotel or rooming house may...