Can the landlord cut my heat and hot water and take my parking spot because I'm living my security deposit.

In New Jersey, the termination of a tenant's utilities is tantamount to an illegal lockout, and it constitutes a disorderly persons offense under...

Does my ex landlord have a case?

The landlord should not have used the security deposit while you were still in possession of the premises. Having said that, I agree with Mr....

What is the best way of getting this all dealt with, so the Eviction Notice isn't on our record permanently?

I think the question specifically concerned the record of the eviction notice. Regardless of whether the eviction complaint is dismissed, it will...

Can staying in a 3br apt with a 2br section 8 voucher be considered fraud?

Under HUD regulations, after the initial year of the tenancy, the tenant is no longer limited to the 40% income restriction. Put simply, the...

What steps do I need to take in order to evict my tenant?

From what you stated, it sounds like the tenant may owe some rent as well as the sewer charges. Evictions based on non-payment of rent are the...

If I accidentally clogged my bathroom sink with cement mix can I avoid eviction by paying for the work to unclog it?

NJSA 2A:18-61.1( c) sets forth that a tenant can be evicted for willful or grossly negligent destruction to the rented premises. I am not...

Is there a time limit for when I can sue my landlord for not keeping my security deposit in a bank account?

I do not know how much security deposit you had, but interest rates have been extremely low. Back in the 1980s, you could earn 6% on your deposit...

Can my landlord take this from my security deposit?

I assume you are asking this question because you are vacating the apartment and you want to make sure you get your security deposit back. While...

I strongly disagree with the prior answers. In the event that a rent increase is contested, the landlord shall have the burden of proving that the...

In New Jersey, you need to have "Good Cause" to evict a residential tenant. There are only 18 causes for eviction. Expiration of the lease,...