If a tenant fails to pay rent, the landlord may immediately take legal action to have the tenant evicted. The landlord is not required to give the...

Most leases (which are not month-to-month) require a 60 to 90 day notice from the tenants in order to terminate the lease. Tenants who have a...

There seems to be a few issues in your situation. First, only property owners can bring actions for ejectment. An ejectment action can be dismissed...

Most leases have what is called an implied covenant of “quiet enjoyment.” This means that your landlord has an obligation to make sure that no...

Tenants have the right to safe, sanitary and decent housing. Residential leases carry an “implied warranty of habitability.” This means that a...

It depends on the specific terms of the lease -- Review the lease to see who is responsibility for the utilities. Who pays the utilities? In...

I would contact counsel immediately. Pursuant to the New Jersey Foreclosure Fairness Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:50-69, et seq. any person acquiring a...

In New Jersey, landlords must abide by heating standards set by state codes and local town or city ordinances. The New Jersey state housing code...

The law requires a landlord to take certain steps in order to make you pay an increase in rent. First, your existing lease at your present rent has...

I would first start by reviewing the lease agreement that was executed. Depending on the lease provisions, a Tenant may be entitled to an award...