I signed a consent agreement through mediation . I moved out. The landlord kept my deposit will the judge reduce the amount owed

An action in L/T court is solely for possession. There can be no monetary judgment from there. The special civil part is another issue

I would call the local board of health, housing agency and building inspector and forward the report to them. They should issue citations. I...

Is it legal for me to enter my tenant's unit if ceiling below their kitchen/bath is leaking? No answer to repeated knocks.

Typically you have the right to enter the premises in an emergency. A leak from the unit in question going into another would certainly qualify. ...

Can an evicted tenant return and take planting from the outside of the house? Can they be arrested for trespassing?

They are out. They have 30 days to reclaim any property. You should send them notice that the property will be considered abandoned if they do...

I rented a illegal basement apartment in single family home but a signed agreement fully indicating very clearly its illegal.

Please clarify the question

What can you do when the landlord keeps sending out notices about parking? The notices is coming from complaints of 1 tenant.

The lease controls this. Its hard to say what your rights are without looking at that document. If the lease specifies a space, then that controls.

Qualified for a newly constructed senior complex in June 2013. Gave $988.50 as security and deposit. Move-in date Aug, 2013.

Depends on your lease. Most allow you an out if the unit can not be provided within 30 days the move in date

Do NJ landlord tenant laws hinder economic growth?

While I happen to agree with you, one needs to play the ball as it lays, as it were. In addition to counsels suggextions there maybe other ways to...

Eviction defense for noise?

The acceptance of rent in this circumstance would act as a waiver.

No Lease Jersey City Shared room in house landlord opens my room without permission curse me harasses me keep raising the rent

First thing you need to do is file a complaint with the Health Department. Second thing is to the LL a certified letter and first class mail list...