I disagree with my colleague. Unless the building is an owner-occupied property with no more than 2 rental units, the landlord cannot evict you...

If you or the prior owner did not furnish the refrigerator to the tenant I believe you are not responsible to replace it.

File a complaint in the Special Civil Part of Superior Court for return of the security deposit. You are entitled to double the amount of the...

One full month's notice is required for a month-to month lease; e.g. notice in June to vacate on August 1.

Most leases contain a provision listing the acceptable forms of notice between the parties . If it does not and the history of communication...

You can file for eviction, but you first have to give proper notice pursuant to the anti-eviction act prior to filing. You may also be liable to...

That is not uniformly true. Some municipalities have rent control or rent levelling ordinances which set the maximum % increase on existing, and in...

She is attempting to unlawfully evict you. She cannot remove you without a court order. You should call the police, let them know she turned off...

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A fairly recent court directive permits a landlord, by order to show cause, to request an expedited trial for eviction of a tenant who has caused...

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If the home is zoned as a one-family, rental of the basement would likely be illegal. You can check the township's municipal ordinances online to...