What is a "reasonable" increase in rent?

a 20% rent increase on a "non-rent controlled" apartment is reasonable and would in all likelihood be considered valid by court. If you did not...

Who is responsible for a major home repair such as a new roof in a tenant in common agreement?

You are both responsible for repairs to the property based on your percentage of ownership. If your deed just lists both your names without a...

I'm in nj no fault state, a driver hit me from behind and stated on the police report that she was blinded by the sun.

In answer to your question, she cannot sue you because clearly she was at fault. Being blinded by the sun is no defense. As far as your injuries...

Is my apartment building rent controlled?

You should contact the Jersey City Rent Leveling board, which are located at 30 Montgomery Street and ask if the building is subject to rent...

Can picketers demonstrate outside my place of business when picketing another business?

If they are on a public sidewalk, there is really little you can do. Unless they enter into your business and cause a problem, you will have to...

I went to court to fight an unconsciable rent increase of $300 from $1900 to $2200. This is an increase of 83% in 5 yrs. I am a

Based on your facts, I do not believe a $300 increase is unconscionable. Unless your unit is subject to rent control, your landlord has the right...

Landlord Tenant rental dispute

If you don't pay rent your Landlord will have to take you to court where he will have to produce the lease as evidence. At that time if the...

I rent a commercial space & my landlord wants to lock me out without an eviction judgement for non payment of rent. passaic nj

Self help lockouts in NJ are illegal. Your landlord must take you to court in order to evict you. Once in court, if you do not have the rent on...

I am selling a house. The buyer wants to go to closing asap. I am waiting for a variance and the buyer is aware. Any legal probs

From your facts it would seem to me that so long as the buyer knows and you are able to provide documents from the planning board to show that the...

Fortunately your daughter is not seriously injured. The store clearly is liable for the broken glass on the floor and this is further evidenced by...