Should I contact with the tenant personally to assure about the rent or am I prohibited fro doing this by court

You are permitted to speak with the tenant regarding his rental obligations. You are not permitted to bring an action against him for eviction or...

Can my landlord tell me to pay my utilities bill when it was included in my rent for 8 years?We don't have any written lease.

As a month to month tenant you may have the upper hand. Just as the landlord can make reasonable changes on 30 days notice, you have the right to...

Can a clause be added to a lease in N.J. stating that the landlord is not responsible for mold growth or remediation?

I believe you have really answered your own question. A lease is an agreement between the parties outlining their rights and obligations for the...

May I suggest that you contact a criminal defense lawyer as to potential criminal complaints you can file for harassment or terroristic threats...

I want a divorce but he doesn't

Mr. Rice is correct. Even if your spouse will not consent to a divorce, if you are able to prove any of the statutory grounds set forth under the...

Does the Landlord have to send a letter to the Tenant explaining how to recover his personal possessions after being locked out?

New Jersey has statutory procedure regarding the disposition of personal property left at the rental premises by a tenant whose tenancy has been...

Timeline for Filing a post-litigation Reply Motion Family Court

In New Jersey a notice of motion is to be filed 24 days before the scheduled motion date. Opposition and cross-motions are to be filed 15 days...

My husband and his sister inheritated a house from their mother who now resides in a nursing home. My husband and his sister has

You should also keep in mind that a standard home owners insurance policy may not have been available since the property is not owner occupied. If...