How far in advance should I sign a lease and pay first months rent and security?

The landlord can insist that you sign the lease now and pay security. The landlord cannot demand the first month's rent but you may not get the lease.

It is absolutely not legal for the landlord to dictate to you what you can use a room for; unless your use is in violation of law or would in some...

You cannot evict the tenant for owner occupancy prior to the expiration date of the lease. You would then have to give a full two (2) month notice...

Can my landlord start charging me for water and sewerage even though it wasn't our original contract

No. they cannot change the terms of the lease in the middle of the lease. They have to wait for the expiration of your lease and then send you a...

Can I sue my landlord ?

Based upon the facts that you present, the landlord cannot refuse to renew the lease unless they have grounds under the anti-eviction act. They...

When a rental lease converts to a month to month lease, and the tenant vacates in the middle of the month not having paid rent .

Yes. The tenant must give one full month's notice that they are vacating. In other words, the tenant must give notice in April that they are...

Can I have my tenant sign a new lease agreement. She has not had one in about five years or so. What % can I increase her rent?

Yes, you can ask your tenant to sign a new lease. You must give proper notice and a copy of the proposed new lease or an addendum to the old lease....

Based upon the facts you have presented you must give a full two month notice to the tenant for an eviction based on owner occupancy. The law is...

Who is responsible to fix a failing retaining wall?

Yes. You should consult a survey for the property and determine whether the retaining wall is on your property or your neighbor's.

Verbal confirmation on lease extension valid in NJ?

Even if your tenancy is considered month to month, unless you live in an owner occupied building with no more than 2 rental units, your landlord...