Hi, your HOA likely has copies of the recorded easement with the township, otherwise you can obtain a copy through your county clerk's office. The...

Hello. In NJ, generally, the landlord of a rental unit has the obligation to repair and maintain the appliances within the unit, unless the...

Hello. From what you have provided, it appears that the payment is unconditional and applicable under any circumstances where the tenant moves out...

Is there anyway around an easement set between previous owners but not found during purchase of a property?

I would recommend that you have your landlord get their title company to provide a copy of the deed for the adjacent property. If there is an...

Hello. I recommend reading the provisions of both the Declaration which created the HOA and the Bylaws of the HOA carefully, these are the...

I’m a new tenant. It hasn’t been a week. The apartment is falling away. Can I leave without penalties?

Hello. I recommend that you read this guide on tenant's rights (https://www.lsnjlaw.org/publications/pages/manuals/tenantsrights.pdf) as soon as...

Do I have any way of proving my ex girl friend moved out with my address still on her license ?

Hello. As a general matter, the address shown on a driver's license does not prove anything whatsoever about the licensee's rights to occupy the...

Can a landlord sell the house I rent even though it goes against a clause in the lease?

Hello. I recommend consulting a landlord/tenant attorney regarding your question, who can review the lease and provide you with the necessary...

Can I withhold rent if an outlet in my apartment isn't working?

Hello. As this is not a repair that is necessary for your health or well-being, you cannot exercise the general "repair and deduct" rights of...

Easement not filed for docks?

I would strongly recommend seeking the advice of an attorney to assist you with this matter. There are some intricate legal issues at play here...