Questions answered by James Alfred Caporrino

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How can I get my son and his family out of my house?

James's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

You will have to file a complaint for ejectment in the Superiror Court since he is not a tenant. You should do this as soon as possible. Perhaps if...

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Is there a statute of limitations on my ability to have a judgement overturned?

James's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

Yes. The requirements for vacating a judgment are in the court rules, R. 4:50-1 and R. 4:50-2. You must file a moton to vacate "within a...

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Can I go to court to file a complaint to break my lease?

James's answer | Answered on March 22, 2013

You can also vacate the apartment based upon what is called a constructive eviction. However, you must notify the landlord of all the defects, in...

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Who is liable to return my security deposit to me when I leave the leased commercial space?

James's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

You should first review your lease to determine if the lease provisions deal with the disposition of the security deposit upon foreclosure. If it...

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Tenant does not give me rent regularly. They did not give me rent since 2 months.

James's answer | Answered on February 27, 2013

You should file for eviction. I advise all my clients that with some tenants, the only way to insure timely rent payments is to insist upon it. If...

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Tenant Claimed she is unemployed and stopped paying rent.

James's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

Mr. Gutman's answer is accurate. However, if the court grants the tenant an order for orderly removal, the court can allow the tenant to remain in...

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Is my broker responsible for throwing the signed lease into garbage?

James's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

Get a new broker.

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Hi, I'm in the process of evicting a tenant. There is a court date that has been assigned. Am I able to move up the court date?

James's answer | Answered on February 16, 2013

You have not presented sufficient facts to form an opinion on what you should do to win your case. That will depend upon the reason you are...

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Can my LL charge me an additional months rent for time he has taken the house of the market for repairs ?

James's answer | Answered on February 16, 2013

If in fact you caused the damage to the premises, your landlord can likely charge you for all financial losses caused by your conduct, even if it...

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I applied for a modification on my home and havent paid the mortgage do my tenants still have to pay rent

James's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

Yes.

James Alfred Caporrino's Answers (800)

How can I get my son and his family out of my house?

Is there a statute of limitations on my ability to have a judgement overturned?

Can I go to court to file a complaint to break my lease?

Who is liable to return my security deposit to me when I leave the leased commercial space?

Tenant does not give me rent regularly. They did not give me rent since 2 months.

Tenant Claimed she is unemployed and stopped paying rent.

Is my broker responsible for throwing the signed lease into garbage?

Hi, I'm in the process of evicting a tenant. There is a court date that has been assigned. Am I able to move up the court date?

Can my LL charge me an additional months rent for time he has taken the house of the market for repairs ?

I applied for a modification on my home and havent paid the mortgage do my tenants still have to pay rent