While I agree your landlord cannot be forced to have someone administer the property, calls such as you are receiving our harassment and a breach...

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I am most curious why, when tenants legally and rightfully withhold rent from landlords who do not uphold their leasing agreemen

The court has to look at all the factors involved in the litigation and make a decision as to the diminution of the value of the property due to...

Housing assistance program has been sending late payments to my landlord. Can he evict me or make me pay the portion ?

You present several issues here. Generally speaking you have an independent obligation to pay the rent. To the extent that the agency helping you...

Could I sue my landlord to get my paid in advance money back?

If asked you for 7 months advanced rent, he may be in violation of the Rent Security Act. Which include punitive damages and attorney's fees.

What is my rights??

You have the right to quietly enjoy the premises under your lease. The behavior you speak of violates this clause. You need to give the LL Notice...

2 people on the lease..Lease ended January 31 2015 1 person left and found another place i am still here with my 3 kids because

The first question is why is the LL trying to evict you? Generally speaking he can not evict with out cuase under the Anti Eviction Act and follow...

My new landlord just notified me that they have taken over the building

Your lease is good until it expires. The new LL can not just abrogate the lease.

Threats of Eviction in NJ

I can understand your position from the nonlegal perspective. The simple fact of the matter is you are required to pay your rent and on time. To...

Do i need an attorney

If you would care to elaborate, I can give you a better answer.

My lease states absolutely no smoking in apartments or hallways yet the tenants smoke habitually.

As to the other tenants to smoking, there's little you can do directly about that. The other tends do not have contractual relationship with you,...