What can i do about a slumlandlord

You may also want to report this problem to the City Code Enforcement Department. They will put pressure on the landlord to get the apartment fixed.

The Statute of Limitations for a contractual dispute is 6 years. However, if you think you have a potential claim, you should not wait to file it....

It seems that the Ejectment Route is actually the proper way to go in this case. In most counties, you can complete an Ejectment in about two...

I requested my landlord to use my security to pay my rent under Rent Security Deposit Act in NJ. He refused. Now what?

There are two provisions to the Rent Security Deposit Act that are often confused. If the landlord failed to give you the initial statement of...

Try your best to amicably resolve this issue with the tenant. Give the tenants what they want to get out as soon as possible. If the tenants are...

Can I evict a roommate on the ground of not payment of utility bills and also squatting 2other people inside a small room

Yes. You can evict someone who is living in your house. Even if there is no written lease, as long as you can prove that the roommate is...

Strictly speaking, the grounds for evicting a section 8 tenant are the same as the grounds for evicting a non-section 8 tenant. In New Jersey, a...

Do I have the right to withold rent for repairs never being made?

The Repair and Deduct option is probably not viable in this case, since the windows are not a vital facility. However, one option that you may...

How long do I have to move after court or what to expect during court?

Writ of Possessions are issued in cases where the occupant is being Ejected (not evicted). If the docket number begins with the letters DC or F,...

The partition sale is an option, which I have used before in property disputes between siblings. There is also some case law to suggest that an...