Jersey city - non payment action, can I still evict?

Good Morning, This can be tricky. Did you memorialize this agreement in any way? In some cases, acceptance of partial rent after the court (when...

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I rent a room in a private house, landlord lives on site. Who is responsible for snow removal on a shared driveway?

I agree with the above. It's likely the landlord's responsibility. The problem is taking the time, money and effort to fight about it. For...

Looking to terminate my lease 3 Months early on a 12 Month Lease. How much can a landlord sue me for max for back rent?

Good Afternoon, If you're looking to make things quick and painless, habitability withholding is not the way to do it. Your withholding...

How to collect the money after the court declares a sum to be given by the defendant?

Good Evening, Getting a judgment and collecting a judgment are two totally different animals. If your case is handled correctly you may get a...

Good Afternoon, This sounds like a classic habitability case. In these cases, the tenant's first remedy is stop paying the rent. You must set...

How do I determined whether an act of fraud is consumer fraud or criminal fraud?

Good morning, This is a difficult question to answer given the level of detail provided. For a consumer fraud violation you would need to show...

Can I sue my landlord for security deposit?

Good Morning, As a general rule, amounts may be deducted from the security deposit as provided by the lease agreement. It's unclear whether you...

My landlord is harrassing me

Good Morning, First things first: If you feel threatened or unsafe in any way, the you must contact the police. No amount of landlord-tenant...

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Good Evening, This is a tricky question. The first step is figure out if the basement apartment is illegal. If it is, the question is why. If it...

Do I have any recourse if my previous landlord refuses to return my security deposit?

Good Evening, The starting point to answering this question is what type of apartment did you occupy? If you occupied a building that was not...

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