Can a new landlord raise the rent by 14%. We are month to month in Little Ferry N.J.?

Good Morning, There is no set formula to determine whether a rent increase is permitted (unless your apartment is rent controlled). The standard...

Can my realtor of 9 years sellout the unit I'm renting to a private owner after lying to me that this would not happen ?

Good Morning, It sounds like your former landlord (the realty company) sold your unit and you have a new landlord (the individual/new owner). ...

How can I get tenant to pay rent on time?

Good Afternoon, This situation is very common. Habitual late payment is a grounds for eviction but this kind of case takes a very long time and...

I received an eviction notice today. Due to default following my court hearing. I do not want to lose my apartment...

Good Afternoon, I'm sorry to hear about your circumstances. It is definitely not too late to get an attorney. In fact, the process for undoing...

Good Morning, If service was made by mail, it sounds like this is a special civil case. In the Special Civil Part, the Clerk of the Court...

When it rains it pours

Good Afternoon, If you are a bona fide tenant of your landlord, you may be protected by the Anti-Eviction Act. This means that you cannot be...

Landlord breaks lease

Good Morning, This can be a little tricky. Did you and your landlord agree that you would leave the house early or did the landlord serve a...

Without ant wear and tear only for stains and for a old carpet in 1 BHK is it worth charges for carpet stain ($856.00).

Good Afternoon, This case could be a nightmare for your former landlord. First of all, they'd have to prove that you were responsible for the...

How long should it take for the landlord to remove the security deposit from my bill?

Good Afternoon, Truth be told, this is more an annoyance than it's probably worth dealing with. If you can prove you provided the deposit, and...

Are big management companies allowed to issue 13 month lease? We did not catch this when we signed, are we liable?

First things first: The size of the management company has nothing to do with the type of lease they can offer. Secondly, as long as the landlord...

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