Should I contact a lawyer reference my landlord

An attorney can help you with this. What you are describing in the first part of your letter are habitability issues. You need to give the landlord...

What are my option to get out of the lease/situation? Is there a law suit and/or settlement?

I guess the first question to ask is whether or not you have a medical opinion that this particular smoke smell is damaging to you or your wife. A...

How can I sue my landlord for unlawful eviction?

This is a criminal violation as well as a civil violation of New Jersey law. File a complaint with your local police department and press charges....

My rent is 940.00 i was late for my rent my building manger says my late fee is 50.00 , my friends said they pay 20.00 in lat

Generally speaking late penalties are controlled by your lease. courts generally will not enforce a late penalty clause exceeds 5%. Your building...

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The 7% penalty is calculated from the time the landlord accepts the security deposit until he releases it.

Problem with tenant (utilities). I want to fix the problem by putting in a new furnace. Told tenant he must give me access to

The answer depends on your lease. Typically most leases allow access by the landlord on reasonable notice. This is 24 hours. The tenant is not...

When can I file a complaint for unpaid rent and heat bills.

File now. If you wait you may not be able to find a tenant. One small warning. Unless you know where the tenant works, or where the bank accounts...

My landlord want me to sign an agreement and pay a $50 fees every month for pet fees.

New Jersey is a very pet friendly state, in addition to being tenant friendly. Even if your old lease had a provision prohibiting pets, your open...

Tenant rights- Chronic hot water issue not handled by condo management company and landlord?

Hot water is an important issue in one's apartment. To the extent that you have a problem with hot water supply, you have a habitability issue....

Do I have the right to seek 7% interest on my security deposit?

Under the rent security act, the landlord is supposed to inform you of the location of your security account by certified mail within 30 day of...