How can I terminate a commercial lease early without absorbing the balance years?

The simople answer is that you cannot get out of the lease. However, if you did not personally guarantee the lease and the LLC has no assets,...

I will not be paying Decemeber rent as my husband just got laid off.

Your landlord can have someone with knowledge of the facts of your tenancy file for him as an agant. If your landlord doesn't file right after...

How can I evict a tenant that has been consistently late on rent?

My colleague is corrcet. You must send a 30 notice to cease. If the rent is received late again, you would send a 30 day notice to quit. However,...

Only if the lease designates the water bill as "additional rent" to be paid by the tenant.

What are the codes or statues to a judgement of possession of an apartment?

You can claim a habitability defense. However, you will have to post all of the rent that is due with the court in order to raise that defense. The...

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My landlord is selling my house. I want to leave when the new owners take over. Am I legally allowed to leave w/o penalty?

Your lease becaomes assigned to the new owner. Therefore, you cannot terminate the lease simply because the house is being sold. However, if you...

Eggregious Fault as cause for Divorce

In NJ, fault is not considered in determining economic issues; however, can be considered when determining custody and parenting time. These issues...

Landlord tenant court

You have raised a habitability defense. However, be advised that if you raise that defense whe you go to court, you will be required to deposit all...

Health Insurance Costs Post Divorce

I agree with my colleagues. You may have grounds for a modification based upon a change in circumstances. However, the specific language of your...

Tenant rights

I believe you would be justified in insisting on a licensed mold removal contractor, since it is a health issue.