I am in the process of losing my house and I received a summons on it the other day do I need a lawyer?? I don't want the house

I agree with what everyone here is say. I would only add that if you were served with a summons and complaint for a foreclosure, your credit has...

How much notice do I have to give tenant when increasing rent on new lease?

Assuming this is NOT a rent control or rent stabilized unit, it depends on what the lease says in the renewal provision, if any. If the lease is...

Can the plaintiff file a motion to vacate a dismissal

Firstly, you need to get a Jersey attorney to answer this, but in NY when a foreclosure is dismissed, it is usually "without prejudice" which means...

Is there a law as to how much a landlord can increase rent?

If your apartment is rent stabilized or rent control, then there is only a certain amount he can raise it. I doubt you are in a rent stabilized or...

I agree with Krishnan that depends on your priorities--if you want to keep the home, then taking the loan modification (assuming the monthly...

I have withheld my rent due to what started out as a small leak in my ceiling i reported it right away and at 5 am my ceiling

Whether you are justified or not, practically speaking, your landlord will likely bring you to housing court for a non-payment of rent. When that...