Can new landlord raise rent

The answer is it depends. How many units are in the building and whether or not it is subject to rent control. Also, if you are within the term of...

Is it legal for the landlord to deny my rental application even after I signed a agreement and wire the deposit?

The landlords requirement that you deposit six months rent in advance is a violation of the New Jersey security deposit act. Get a lawyer and file...

How long do I need to pay for a hotel room for the tenant? What are my next steps to finally rid myself of this headache? HELP!

How many rental units are in the building? If the tenant is not a protected tenant, then my opinion is you do not have to pay the six months...

Is legal counsel required to represent ALL matters that are handled in landlord-tenant court involving an LLC or S-Corp in NJ?

Court Rules absolutely require an attorney to both file the papers and appear in tenancy court for business entities.

Can the landlord force my girlfriend to leave and never come back?

It only depends upon what your written lease agreement says as far as authorized occupants. If your girlfriend is staying over as a permanent...

We are entitled to our deposit back, right?

If you vacated the premises on or before the last day of the lease and date you are entitled to the return of your security deposit regardless of...

Can we be evicted prior to the conclusion of our written lease, with no wrong-doing of our own? Should we fight this eviction?

You are entitled to remain in the premises for the duration of the lease term

What can we do about getting them to reduce the noise? Preferably without causing a nuclear meltdown between owners.

Get a really loud stereo! Just kidding. Actually, I believe Hoboken offers a mediation service through the building department called...

Does my ex landlord have a case?

Carpet 8 years old is ordinary wear and tear. The LL won't recover anything for it.

It doesn't matter whether you have a written lease agreement or not. If your right to the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the use of your premises...