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I believe there is mold or poor air circulation/venting causing unhealthy living conditions in my apt. What can I do legally?
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Answered on September 08, 2015
I am not licensed in WI but here in NJ, the first thing I would do is get the premises tested, not only for building a case against the landlord...
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Can i sue a former tennet when we didnt have a lease? he did about $ 4000.00 dammages buy remodeling my basement with out asking
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Answered on September 08, 2015
Yes. Just because a lease is not written, does not mean that you do not have a lease. Sounds like you had an oral lease. Regardless if he...
Can I break my lease due to excessive noise? Constructive eviction the best choice?
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Answered on September 08, 2015
Maybe, but not likely. I would keep seeking criminal charges for violating local ordinances. I believe that would be your best bet.
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Is bankruptcy my best option with $28K in in delinquent credit card debt and almost no assets and $90k in student loans deferred
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Answered on September 08, 2015
Bankruptcy is a good option for you. I have helped quite a few attorney's go bankrupt. The bankruptcy, alone would not prevent you from getting...
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Can I charge my wife rent?
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Answered on September 08, 2015
This is not a landlord tenant issue, this is a support /divorce issue. There is no lease agreement nor landlord/tenant relationship.
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My landlord changed the rent due date on me to 8 days later then the normal date and I owe 350 more than usual. Is that legal?
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Answered on September 08, 2015
Giving you a later date to pay is not causing you damage that the court would allow. There is nothing wrong with you prepaying the rent.
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Is a landlord entitled to remainder of rent if tenant terminated the lease earlier then said contract date?
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Answered on September 08, 2015
The tenant would still owe rent until you find another tenant, given reasonable effort on your behalf, or the end of term, whichever comes first.
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When it is illegal for a landlord to use a tenant's security deposit? I was never late with rent and no damage to property.
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Answered on September 08, 2015
The landlord must give you a written breakdown within 30 days of the end of the lease. If he does not he is subject to double the amount of...
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I am a master tenant on the lease and I have a current subtenant who is not on the lease. How can I remove them?
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Answered on June 22, 2015
You need to file a for cause eviction. Assuming the this is not a roommate (where the eviction would be more straight forward) proper notice and...
How much can a landlord charge for late payment of rent in New Jersey?
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Answered on June 22, 2015
They can charge a "reasonable amount" which can vary from judge to judge. I advise my client's that 8% is reasonable.