Security deposit. judge made decision is far more than my liability because the landlord renovated the unit for sale.

I agree with Mr. Van Zwaren. In addition, appeals can be very expensive and will likely cost you much more than the amount of the court's decision....

How much notice does a landlord need to give for a rent increase - received 12/19 increase effective 1/1 I live in NJ

Without seeing your lease, and without l[knowing wjhthr there is a rent conrol ordinance in yuour town, at the very least your landlord must give...

We rent the upstairs apt in 2-fam house. Landlord doesn't live here; nothing in lease about snow/ice removal. Who is responsible

The landlord is responsible In the absence of a lease provision that a tenant is responsible.

I live in an owner occupied two family house. My tenant was arrested for drug possession with the intent to sell.

The owner/occupier of a two family home can evict a tenant for any reason or no reason upon proper notice. That type of a dwelling is exempt from...

Illegal activity from a tenant occurred in my house. I am also in the process of selling it. The new owners want an eviction ...

There are certain grounds under the anti-eviction act that allow a landlord to evict a tenant for drug offenses. However, the person must have...

Tenant landlord

Yes. The attic apartment is likely illegal. Check with the local zoning office to confirm the zoning for the house (e.g. 2 family or 3 family).

Is it legal in JN for the landlord ( of a townhouse) to take down payment for 4 month which are $8000, and then he is taking two

NJ law permits a landlord to demand only 1& 1/2 months rent as security. Your lease will contain the monthly payment terms; how much, when...

Do I need to take the defendants to court for each case, or should I bring up all cases at one time?

You can, and may in fact be required to, claim all damages against the former tenant in one lawsuit. There is a legal doctrine called the "entire...

What to do in this situation need advice

If you have had, and other tenants still do have, a washing machine in your aprtment, you have a good case for keeping it. But you really should...

Do I need to notify landlord if calling a house inspector for apartment inspection?

I recently had a very similar case. You do not have to notify the landlord. If there is a habitability issue, e.g. mold, mildew, odor, raised...

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