Questions answered by Bruce Edward Gudin

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Am I responsible for crime related property damage to my apartment?

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

You have been given some sage advice on this thread. Read and pay heed.

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Can I sell my house on my own, DO I NEED A REALTOR.

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

There is absolutely no law requiring you to hire a realtor in nj to sell your house.

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Is it legal for a commercial property landlord not to give back a security deposit with no cause but his own decision?

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 19, 2015

If you were a month-to-month tenant then you are entitled to the return of a portion of your security deposit

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Landlord question

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

You can file for non payment of rent immediately but if you accept rent in light of a lease violation you may waive your right to terminate the...

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Can my landlord request a credit report each year?

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

Not ordinarily. You may have signed something at the commencement of the tenancy in this regard authorizing the landlord to request the...

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Is it against the law for my landlord to not redeposit my security in a new bank if the original bank closed for past 10 yrs?

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 01, 2015

If the landlord properly applied your security deposit to your account he does not have to send you a security disposition letter. It may, however,...

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How to evict a roommate in Jersey City???

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

You are not a landlord just by virtue of the fact that you accepted rent, and you can't file an eviction action against your roommate. You may...

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I need to know what to do legal about people living on property without lease or an agreement and now there is property damage

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 19, 2015

You can request monetary damages against the occupants in connection with the pending ejectment action.

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As a landlord,Do I have the option of not renewing the lease at the end of the term without providing an explanation to tenant?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Do some research on the Anti Eviction Act. You cannot terminate the tenancy without good cause pursuant to the Act. Njsa 2A:18-61.1

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How can I lock myself into a lease and/or get a reasonable notice before eviction or a rent increase?

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Sign a lease asap and the new owners will be subject to it. Once the lease expires or is set to expire the new owners can give you two calendar...

Bruce Edward Gudin's Answers (224)

Am I responsible for crime related property damage to my apartment?

Can I sell my house on my own, DO I NEED A REALTOR.

Is it legal for a commercial property landlord not to give back a security deposit with no cause but his own decision?

Landlord question

Can my landlord request a credit report each year?

Is it against the law for my landlord to not redeposit my security in a new bank if the original bank closed for past 10 yrs?

How to evict a roommate in Jersey City???

I need to know what to do legal about people living on property without lease or an agreement and now there is property damage

As a landlord,Do I have the option of not renewing the lease at the end of the term without providing an explanation to tenant?

How can I lock myself into a lease and/or get a reasonable notice before eviction or a rent increase?