The current rent on my rental property is $1650. The average rent is $2100. What is the most I can increase my rent?

The rent increase must be reasonable. The Court will look at how long since the last rent increase, local values, improvements and other things....

Can I sue my "ex landlord"? *I have documentation from everything I stated as well. *

If its true sue them. I do not believe their attorney was one. You can check the Judicary website and search the list of attorneys

On expiration a lease turns into a month to month tenancy. the LL can not evict unless you violate the Anti eviction act and the landlord goes...

How long do I have to stay at this property?

Rent is defined very broadly in New Jersey. If you are contributing to the mortgage paying utility bills, etc. you are considered a tenant. You...

Can I move out without any obligation to the landlord financially or in finding a new renter?

Currently it appears you are a month to month tenant. you need to give one month's notice. The notic should be effective the following term. ...

What is your rights on being late on your rent once.

You have an obligation to pay the rent on time. If the lease calls the late penalty additional rent them you are liable for it.

In NJ My LL didnt give 60dys notice2quit or 30dys notice 2 renew. can we go month to month or do we have to sign the new lease?

Part of the answer depends on your lease. The LL has to give you notice according to its terms. If the lease does not provide otherwise it...

My landlord is taking me to court for non payment of rent but she has been renting me an illegal basement for 3 yrs

Yes. You need to make sure you have proof of the illegal nature of the rental. I would contact the Zoning office and have them issue you a letter...

Found out the basement apartment I'm living in is illegal. Looking to move. Should I continue to pay rent or stop?

Make sure you can prove the unit is illegal. I would invite the zoning folks in to inspect. Once you have the proof stop paying. The LL will...

I have a lease with my landlord, and my security is 1 1/2 months. I only gave him one month and agreed to pay him and additiona

It depends on 2 things. If you are a government subsidized tenant the costs are not chargeable. If not they are chargeable only if called...