If anyone, at any time, feels threatened; then my strong recommendation is to immediately call the police. File a restraining order. Health and...

Can a NJ landlord break a lease with tenant?

In addition to the statutory authority cited by Mr. Keppler, I recommend a consultation with an attorney to review the law and to review the...

Can a judge take a piece of real estate property owned by one spouse and award it to the other spouse?

Depends. Were marital assets used to purchase the rental complex? What are the other proposed terms of the property settlement agreement. Many...

My landlord has entered my apartment many times to make minor repairs based on State and town inspections. They never give any

Mr. Schutz is correct; landlords should provide reasonable notice prior to entering a tenant's rental unit. However, my questions are: in this...

Police impounded my car with my purse/drivers license/credit cards and any financial means inside including social security card

Hire an attorney. Based on the facts provided, the attorney should be able to secure the release of your personal possessions.

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A contract exists where the parties have come to a meeting of the minds; that is, they both agree on the key issues. Having a writing helps prove...

My lawyer gets back the deposit from seller’s attorney that I put in front to buy a house in New Jersey and we couldn’t close.

As a general matter, when concerned about fee arrangements with attorneys, a review of the client's retainer agreement should be the first...

Grandfather died many years ago without a will.. Which generation owns it now?

The manner in which property is transferred in the event a decedent lacks a will depends on the intestacy laws of the state in which the decedent...

Do I need to have a realtor to buy a new house from a builder (new construction)?

As my colleagues have stated, and as I reiterate simply to drive home the point, no one is required to use a realtor or an attorney in connection...

HOA question; Can I ask for proof of HOA payment on one of the board members? o

The HOA should provide homeowners, upon request, a copy of the HOA's rules, regulations, by-laws, and other governing documents. These documents...