I filed a Notice of Motion, sent copy to ex USPS Express/Certified. Do I have to send a 2nd copy, even if delivery was confirmed

Your service via certified mail is compliant with New Jersey rules. While technically the Rules call for mailing via certified and regular mail,...

I have had a lot of clients not pay me for my services, what can I do?

Before you sue anyone, be aware that New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act ("the Act") applies to home improvement contractors. The Contractor's...

Can my Landlord charge me for new carpets?

A landlord is not permitted to charge you for items considered to be "reasonable wear and tear." It sounds as if both of the issues you mentioned...

As a landlord are you required to return security deposit if tenant gave 2day notice prior to leaving their apartment

This depends upon the status of the Lease. Was there a written lease and was it scheduled to terminate on March 31st? If so, then I don't believe...

What kind of language can I utilize to cap the dollar amount and draw the line?

Don't leave it open-ended. If you do, you will never hear the end of it. Whatever you offer her in terms of dollars, make sure you have her sign a...

Can back rent and penalties due to lease termination be included in bankruptcy?

Assuming you qualify for a Chapter 7 (you will need to speak to a bankruptcy attorney who will be able to make that determination), once you file...

Short of you being fraudulently induced to settle the case, it is very difficult to set aside a settlement that has been reduced to writing or put...

NJ Landlord refuses to give back security deposit although I did not move in.

It really depends upon whether you agreed to allow the landlord to keep the security in the event the deal terminated. If you did so agree, then...

Am I better off renting with or w/o a lease in Cranford, NJ?

I am assuming you are talking about a residential lease -- as opposed to a commercial lease (the legal differences are significant). I'm not sure...

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Is it legal for me to increase rent to a commercial tenant by $200.00?

You can increase the rent as much as the market will bear. The tenant can either agree to pay it or not. The tenant is not obligated to agree to...