Can my roommate kick me out if my name isn't on the lease?

If you are not on the lease, then you are a guest and not a tenant. Guests have a revocable license to stay in the residence. The tenant can...

Stuck on closings the day of closings.

The lender is concerned your wife may have an equitable interest in the property. Without knowing for how long the two of you made your house the...

Can Borough Enforce a Private Developer to Construct a Sidewalk on Private Land?

Most private residential properties include an easement for passage along the edge closest the street. We see evidence of this easement in the...

Looking for a lead on claiming monies from a forclosure.

From where, or from who, would your father be owed money? I find it strange that shortly after going through foreclosure your father received...

What is to be expected of in court and afterwards?

Never believe anything the police say as to the potential outcome of a criminal matter. Whomever told the defendant in this case that "she should...

Small business license

If a business has a its own EIN, then yes, it must also register with the State. The NJ Department of Treasury has an informative website at:...

Looking for a lawyer to handle breach of contract case in new brunswick NJ on contingency basis

Why is this question tagged as an ethics matter? What is the substance of the dispute? While Mr. Richardson is correct in that very few attorneys...

Always read contracts (including leases) before signing them. It is only prior to contract execution that the terms can be negotiated. Having...

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Can I withhold rent payment if my landlord is changing the lease agreement

Generally speaking, it's almost never a good idea to withhold rent. There's a whole host of reasons, but I prefer the most practical: there's no...

I tried to refinance my home and was unable to do so because I technically only own 50%. Any help on the steps I need to take?

Mr. Mack offers sage advice. After speaking with the Surrogate's Office you should contact a real estate attorney to guide you through the sale...