If it is a residential tenancy, a landlord must have "good cause" to not renew the lease after it's expiration, or it simply turns month to month...

Late fees, attorneys fees and other fees are permissible to collect as additional rent if the lease stipulates normally, however, any monetary...

Bringing the issue to the attention of the landlord and documenting that advisement to the landlord is key. A tenant must also work with the...

It will depend on the lease and if the lease requires utilities. One tenant's lease does not effect another tenant's. However, generally utilities...

If a Judgment for Possession was already issued by the court, the landlord can request a Warrant of Removal and proceed to schedule the lockout...

Generally speaking, unless there is some other type of exchange (i.e. landlord assuming utilities etc.), anything more than approximately a 5% rent...

If you are being sued, as a litigant you are entitled to view all documents related to your case that are filed with the court. You should have...

A tenant is entitled to know the location, including bank name & address, account type, current interest rate and initial deposit amount, of their...

There is no statewide mandate on rent increases in NJ and each municipality is left to adopt a rent control ordinance should they so choose. Most...

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If you are pro se and you need to e-file a reply, it would be through JEDS/eCourts. However, it is strongly recommended to consult with and retain...