Retroactive emmancipation and termination of arrears

I'm sorry to hear about your current situation. Unfortunately the only thing that you could have done would have been to file a motion to modify...

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What papers should I bring to the hearing to prove this motion is unwarrented? make sure the proceedings is fair?

Mr. Lieberman's answer is spot on. Make sure to bring proof of her enrollment, her transcripts, her grades. Is she getting good grades? If...

Your lease should have language in it that outlines the steps needed to be taken if the owner/landlord is in default of your agreement. It is hard...

I need a Highly Experienced and Motivated NJ Short Sale/Foreclosure Attorney to Negotiate with Competence

As a real estate attorney for almost 13 years, I have been on the negotiating side of various short sales. The process, as I am sure you know by...

Each town has different ordinances and building codes that they must follow. In some towns, yes, only one exit is sufficient, but that does not...

Security deposit was answered - now need help with water bill

I agree with Mr. Block's answer. Review your lease carefully. If in fact it does say "$75.00 a month for the water bill" then unfortunately you...

Help !!Being asked to pay for painting the apt after moving out. Security deposit not returned.

Ravi, Did you sign the new lease? Unfortunately a lease is a binding contract, as my colleague explained, and therefore you would be obligated...

Is it legal

I agree with my colleague on this one. Technically a landlord may enter your apartment without consent and without notice only for emergency...

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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?

Please be careful with the space heater. It may be a fire hazard! By law, the landlord must maintain your unit at habital heat temperatures (that...

In Secaucus, yes, you would need to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy prior to renting it. The landlord's failure to do so may result in a fine to...