Landlord will not fix my furnace

The landlord has the right to evict you for unpaid rent. You have the right to terminate the lease, or to withhold rent, due to the landlord's...

Looking for bankruptcy lawyer

It is likely that you will be able to discharge the second mortgage. For bankruptcy work in NJ, I recommend Mary Beth Schroeder. Her number is...

In doing an appraisal on an estate property, can the appraiser take into account the development potential of a property?

Yes, an appraiser can take into account the value of a property that may be subdivided.

Is the landlord responsible for repairs to a glass china door, when the contractor they hired indirectly caused the damage?

I agree with Mr. Schutz.

Can a landlord raise rent by $300, He lost his job and he has been investigating the rental rate in the neighborhood

I agree with Mr. Komninos. A landlord - at the end of your lease term - may raise your rent by a "reasonable" amount. He or she may not raise your...

I had an attorney working for me on a a Real Estate case. During some consults He made sexual inappropriate comments.

Or - you may file a complaint with the Essex County District Ethics Committee.

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Can a person add a pentality clause in a real estate contract in new jersey

Yes you can add a penalty clause to a real estate clause.

Deposit from buyer in escrow. Buyer dropped out before closing. Am I entitled to the Deposit?

I agree with Mr. Abate. Whether or not you are entitled to retain the deposit is dependent upon the wording of your contract.

I didn't sign a renewal for my current 2012 lease last March. Am I bound to repairs/cleaning if i decide to leave this Spring?

When the original lease ended, you became a month to month tenant. However, the remaining terms of the lease still apply.

Are all appliances considered equal so far as responsibility of laIndlord to repair/replace?

If the lease is silent on who was to repair / replace the water softener, then there is an ambiguity in the contract that gives you both an...