I do not owe him the money he states I do, how can I prove myself?

NJ Case law has held that you do not have to pay rent for an illegal apartment. You are also entitled to arelocation allowence equal to 6 months...

What rights do I have as a renter when forced to live above a non-lease-holding thief?

Death is unnecessary. Under the anti eviction act, disorderly conduct that disturbs other tenants is a basis to evict. Theft of $5000.00 dollars...

Lease renewal addendum adds clause: tenant responsible 4 landlord's bed bug remedy 2B part of rent if necessary

Generally speaking the LL can make reasonable changes to the lease on renewal and the parties can agree to what ever provisions they want. That...

I have a tenant who 4 months into his 12 month lease gave me 4 days notice that he was moving. Can I keep his Security Deposit-

Yes and no. Given the lease provisions you describe you can keep the security. However you are also under a duty to mitigate your losses. If you...

Will an eviction of a tenant in Landlord court continue to a new owner or will new owner have to start a new eviction suit?

The eviction will continue. You may have to substitute the new owner as plaintiff

What actions can be taken against a negligent landlord?

You need to give the LL notice pursuant to the lease (typically cert mail, RRR) of the issues affecting your aparttment and an opportunity to cure....

I agree with counsel. The power of attorney ends with the death of the principal.If the attorney uses the power after the death of the principal,...

If you are stopped, you will probably be arrested on the warrant. As noted by other counsel whether or not NY will want to extradite is an open...

Does the realtor need to disclose he's a realtor when renting personal property in NJ

Generally speaking disclosure is required.

I was late 1 month with my rent, on the 6th of the month I got a notice stating I had 5 days to pay.

Late is late. Nonpayment of the rent does not require notice to the tenant, unlike every other cause under the anti eviction act. The LL still...