Questions answered by Arthur R Panza

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I was given a letter to vacate my apt within 3 days of a certain date what does this mean?

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 11, 2015

In New Jersey, a landlord does not have to give notice to file an eviction complaint for nonpayment of rent. If you received a notice to vacate the...

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Im currently renting a house and the other person on the lease recently left me with the rent and bills I cannot afford it alone

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 07, 2015

If the rent is unpaid, the landlord may, in fact file an eviction complaint for the unpaid rentals. The fact that an individual vacated the...

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I've been living in the property for a yearjust found out the landlord don't have a license to rent can I stay in the property

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Residential landlords in Philidelphia must have a rental license and certificate of rental suitability. The landlord cannot collect rent without...

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How can I get my security deposit back?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

File suit in New Jersey small claims court for return of the deposit, interest and costs.Retain local counsel to assist you.

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How can I evict a roommate?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Eviction proceedings against the roommate would have to be filed by the owner of the house. You cannot file the proceedings as you're not the...

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My security deposit was not returned. Letter from landlord was received well over 30 days after vacating apt.

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 28, 2015

Did you provide the landlord with your forwarding address in writing when you vacated the premises? If so, the landlord has 30 days from the end of...

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Would I be able to challenge this?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 28, 2015

I assume you are a residential tenant. A landlord cannot just evict you . The Landlord must tender a notice to vacate premises if the lease...

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On parole living in a half way house with 1 Roommate. Roommate went to work and left drugs in the room that I was blamed for

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 27, 2015

You need to consult with a criminal defense attorney. I assume you had an attorney when you were previously in court. Contact that attorney for...

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Am I obligated to accept a check from my landlord?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

Do you have a basis to believe the check would not clear? If not, accept the check. If the check does not clear, re-list the case in court and ask...

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I relocated from Pennsylvania for a job, the landlord kept my money for the remainder of the lease while also re-renting it.

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 22, 2015

Consult with a local landlord-tenant attorney for review and follow up with the landlord. The landlord is entitled to be made whole, but is not...

Arthur R Panza's Answers (985)

I was given a letter to vacate my apt within 3 days of a certain date what does this mean?

Im currently renting a house and the other person on the lease recently left me with the rent and bills I cannot afford it alone

I've been living in the property for a yearjust found out the landlord don't have a license to rent can I stay in the property

How can I get my security deposit back?

How can I evict a roommate?

My security deposit was not returned. Letter from landlord was received well over 30 days after vacating apt.

Would I be able to challenge this?

On parole living in a half way house with 1 Roommate. Roommate went to work and left drugs in the room that I was blamed for

Am I obligated to accept a check from my landlord?

I relocated from Pennsylvania for a job, the landlord kept my money for the remainder of the lease while also re-renting it.