What should I do if I didn't receive a complaint summons?

You can get copies of documents on the judiciary web site njjudiciary.com on ecourts. If you have not filed an answer to the complaint you should...

Can I still collect rent from a tenant that I am evicting due to tenant not signing new lease?

You can collect rent up to the quit date in your notice terminating the tenancy. If you collect rent after that date your notice will be void

I'm on a Housing Voucher My landlord is charging me late fee plus court cost fee is he able to do this?

A complaint for possession for non-payment of rent cannot contain late fees and attorney fees for Section 8 and public housing tenants.

You can withhold your rent until he hot water heater is replaced. Lack of hot water is a habitability defect and the landlord is responsible even...

Can I withhold rent for a leaking roof?

Yes. That is a significant habitability defect.

Landlord can kick me out from illegal renting attic after 4 years been living there ?

He cannot evict you unless he pays you 6 months' rent as relocation expenses. You should consult with an experienced landlord-tenant attorney as...

Can my landlord come to my job and demand rent?

Either you or an attorney should send the landlord a letter demanding that he stop coming to your job and interfering with your employment duties....

Backing out of real estate contract after home inspection. Will I lose my earnest deposit? NJ home; no structural defects

Hopefully, you have an attorney. If so, there may be an addendum to the standard contract which provides you with more rights to cancel for what...

Notice to evict in New Jersey

If you own the home and your boyfriend does not have any right to be there unless you allow him to be, you must file a complaint for ejectment in...

Also, if the town does have rent control, make sure that the increase does not bring your rent above the maximum allowable rent under the ordinance.