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Is a three-floor house with only one kitchen, three bathrooms considered as a single-family dwelling?
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Answered on March 09, 2014
Check the zoning for the property. That will provide the legal use for the premises. If it is not a legal use, contact the local housing inspecors...
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Needs to be evicted from a house he lives in owned by us bought to house eight children while attending trade/college
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Answered on March 09, 2014
Is there a written lease? Is the rent being paid? If so, you cannot evict for non-payment of rent. Does the lease restrict the number of people who...
In NJ is there a law stating me to give my tenants a grace period?
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Answered on March 09, 2014
If the rent is due on the first, , a grace period until the 5th day of the month is common in leases. Be advised that a grace period does not mean...
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I am landlord. I won at MDJ and Arbitration. They paid $1500 in escrow. Now what? Can they appeal again? How do I get them out?
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Answered on March 08, 2014
They can appeal to Court of Common Pleas, but must continue paying the rent into escrow. If they do not, you should be able to get the stay of...
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Is it legal for a landlord to do such?
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Answered on March 08, 2014
If the property has been declared unfit for Human Habitation, I presume the premises have been posted by the Health Department. If those are the...
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In a single house rental is the tenant responsible for pest control if the tenant did not cause the problem.
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Answered on March 08, 2014
I believe a pest problem concerns the warranty of habitability. As such, the landlord is liable for making repairs. You say the landlord refuses to...
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Can I be held responsible for electric bill for the past 3 to 4 years because I rented a room in house? I have contacted PUC.
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Answered on March 08, 2014
Unless the property is in your name, I do not believe you can be held responsible for payment of the bill. You rented a room. Unless the rooms are...
I own a home in Hamilton, NJ. I live in it and rent a room to a tenant. I want to evict her for nonpayment.
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Answered on March 08, 2014
If you are suing only for non-payment of rent, there is no period you have to wait before filing eviction papers. Some landlords in NJ file...
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I live in Pennsylvania, I am 5 months into a 60 month lease and the homeowner is about to pass away where do I stand ??
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Answered on March 08, 2014
If the premises are sold, the leased will be assigned to the Buyer at settlement. As such, the lease, in my opinion remains in full force and...
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My landlord is trying to get more money out of me, what should I do?
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Answered on March 08, 2014
I assume the landlord filed eviction papers with the local District Justice. Did you attend the hearing? If not, you lost the case by default and...
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