Tenant notified landlord 30 days after Storm Sandy that there is damage & now says they are terminating the lease.

In order to break the lease legally the tenanant needs to give notice of the problems with the unit and give the LL an opportunity to remedy. If...

He can not lock you out unless he complies with the Anti Eviction act and Goes through the procedure to obtain and execute an eviction. The action...

Landlord wants rent for 2 months but refuses to fix damages in apartment. I'm moving out Sunday and court is Mon what can I do?

Assuming you gave notice pursuant to the lease, you have a good habitability claim. It is unclear if you were sued for possession, damages or...

What can you draw from these details? Am I entitled to my security deposit (SD) back from the landlord (LL). Can the LL sue me?

The LL owes you an accounting of your security deposit within one month after you vacate. The breach of the lease normally would create a...

Depends on the situation. Where were the recordings made? Did the LL have the legal right to be there? Was your LL a particpant in the...

Both counselors are correct. 2 points and a fine. You can probably negotiate a 0 point plea

Please help me....i paid my landlord one and a half months security totaling 2212.00..i live in nj...i recieve section 8

I disagree with Mr. Abate to the extent that if the tenancy is terminated, then the LL may take out the arreages. If the tenancy is on going, then...

The LL needs to follow the Anti Eviction Act and the Court process. This will take 2-3 months. If you can come up with the rent by 4:30 PM the...

Landlord is trying to back out after signing the lease

Assuming the LL signed the lease, you have the right to the tenancy. You can sue either for specific performance, as suggested by counsel, or...

I live in New Jersey and have no lease agreement can the landlord make me leave with only giving 6 days notice?

I agree with the other counsel. The eviction process will take 2-3 months