I am being sued in NJ for small claims by a tenant for return of a security deposit on a month to month lease.

Your question has no relation to the facts presented; if you didn't return the security deposit within 30 days (or provide the tenant with a...

If a matter is dismissed with prejudice, it may not be brought again. That said, in the context of any settlement, there should be language such...

The owner of this multi unit building is taking advantage of tenants

you've addressed this issue a number of times, each time adding new facts that are, to be honest, almost unbelievable. For example how does...

My landlord is evicting me due to non-payment, Today I just received the Marshall notice. Do I still have time to fight it?

Just a quick correction for your reference - it's not a marshall, it's a sheriff. As to your situation, you can petition the Court for a...

Can My landlord call police to have me removed from the property

Very probably, yes

Antagonizing a police officer (which is exactly what you say you did) is, quite frankly, really stupid. That's when you start getting tickets for...

What should a lawyer provide to the client BEFORE he/she places a lien in an agreement for payment of legal fees?

First of all, it's hard to imagine anyone "slipping" a lien into a PSA or JOD, especially when the court reviews those documents and asks the...

I have given my landlord 30 day notice that I will be moving by June 1 due to constant harrassment can they evict me before then

If you signed a lease, and the building is not an owner-occupied building with 3 or less units, you are protected by the Anti-Eviction Act. If so,...

Can I sue the landlord for negligence for being homeless w/my 3 children for 5 months due to the home being not repaired?

The short answer is "probably not for negligence." On the other hand, and depending on a number of factors, you might have a case against your LL...

Iffy Tenant: gave 30 day move notice but won't pay rent says use security. LL: NO! Tenant: bye, click. Cosigner silent. HELP

Your question is difficult to understand: what exactly are you asking for? Whether the security can be used towards rent? Whether the cosigner...