my colleagues are correct, and I will only add: Security deposits are to cover damages to the apartment/leased premises beyond normal wear/tear....

If i was not at the scene of an accident but my car was involved can i be charged with a dui?

Speak with an attorney immediately if you have not already done so. 39:4-50 requires "operation" of a motor vehicle: you have a decent-to-good...

If a job application asks "have you been convicted of a felony" and I say "no" .... I was convicted of a misdemeanor.

If this is an NJ job, you're not likely going to be terminated for a DUI conviction in another state...unless your job involves driving. In NJ, a...

Our ex-landlord is trying to make us pay for replacement of carpet that was over 10 years old. Are we responsible for anything?

Unless that carpet was in pristine condition when you moved in, a 10 years-old carpet should be removed and replaced for normal wear and tear, and...

Disabled; I=$919 SSDI; HUD section 8 voucher; had bed bug prob. I was held liable for an NJAC statute holds LL liable if 2 0r >

This site is not intended to provide actionable legal advice, it is a free service for general information. For you situation, I recommend you...

My section 8 contract is the month of April. My rental lease is same month. Can my landlord raise my rent in June?

Your question is difficult to understand, but I take it to mean your renewal for Section 8 assistance AND your lease renewal are both in April. ...

Is it true that in New Jersey the landlord must notify an ex-tenant of any money owed in writing within 30 days of vacating?

In NJ, the Rent Security Deposit Act sets a 30-day limit on a return of the security deposit, or a written explanation of charges applied against...

Does the Small Claims Court of Passaic County, NJ accept oral arguments only or also written pleadings?

To initiate any complaint in any trial-level court in NJ, you must file a written complaint. If a complaint is already active, any motion in small...

My best friend is being charged with a Class E Felony of Grand Larceny 4th Degree. She confessed at a police station in NYS.

your friend should speak with an attorney licensed in NY. I suggest you post this in the appropriate NY marketplace for some actionable advice as...

Can a landlord charge us for repairs for normal wear and tear?

I agree with my colleagues, but i'm not so sure a landlord can charge for normal wear/tear on the unit. That's a cost of doing business. How is...