If the LL set up a security account, it’s the market rate of interest. If the LL did not set up a security account 7% per annum.

What to do?

Show up at court with the receipts. The complaint should be dismissed.

Not unusual at all, especially considering the other charges. You may be able to defeat some of the violations. I would have to look at the State’s...

Assuming you are correct and he is in jail, divorce is fairly simple. You can serve him in prison and get the divorce. It’s more complicated if...

I am assuming for purposes of this answer your landlord is aware of issues. It would certainly seem so. New Jersey has a warranty of...

Can i sue someone who lies about paying me back for damages done to me?

I suspect you will probably have to sue to collect on the note. In any event unless you can show tangible damages,

If the landlord gives you a notice to quit can he evict you in 3 days?

Assuming that you gave proper notice, you would have a defense to a nonpayment action. You will need to deposit the rent owed with the court by...

How fast can they evict someone who is 45 days behind on rent in NJ?

The L/T court tends to be pro tenant on most issues except rent. You need to pay rent. Your sister may qualify for assistance from various public...

I want to get a divorce but my husband and I both agree that we cannot afford to move out?

Under N.J. law there are causes of action for divorce that do not require you to set up a separate household. You need to show irreconcilable...

You would need to file a motion under R. 4:50-1, based on lack of jurisdiction. The Landlord Tenant Court does not have jurisdiction unless all...