No electricity for almost 8 months (230 days), PSE&G at fault

If you have had no electricity for almost 8 months, I believe you could declare a constructive eviction and vacate the unit. At the very least you...

How can I stay for an additional Month if I am unable to find another rental apartment?

Unless the apartment is in an owner occupied building with no more than two rental units (including yours) the landlord cannot terminate the lease...

Housing assistance program has been sending late payments to my landlord. Can he evict me or make me pay the portion ?

You are responsible for the payment of rent. Although there are several private and public rental assistance agencies, it is still your...

Looking for options on payment plan to landlord

It sounds like you are being sued in civil court for the amount of the unpaid rent rather than in landlord-tenant court. If the case is in the...

One of the purposes of an Order for orderly removal is to allow the tenant additional time to move out in an "orderly" fashion, rather than being...

I bought a house with my boyfriend, but things are not working out. I want my name off the mortgage and my down payment?

First of all, it is unlikely that the mortgage company will take your name off , if you are named as a borrower on the Note. If you are not on the...

Threats of Eviction in NJ

Your landlord can evict you for non-payment of rent and the court cannot compel the landlord to wait for the rent or enter into a payment...

Can tenant pursue legal recourse against landlord due to condition of HOA-controlled common spaces?

If the hallways and stairs are functional but simply need cosmetic repairs (paint & carpeting) there is no habitability issue.

We are in a middle of eviction of a tenant for non-payment. He has filed for orderly removal, what to expect?

I suggest you register the unit with the municipality and get a certificate of registration before you go back to court.

Is giving rent an illegal basement is criminal offense in nj ?

Although it is generally not a criminal offense, I am sure that the municipality has an ordinance which prohibits illegal apartments and if a...