How can you avoid jail time for unpaid fines if the judge has stated on the next court date that it has to be paid in full?

The facts as you have described them can be presented to the prosecutor and/or judge. These would weigh against jail in many cases. It is still...

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If he's in that long, without private counsel, I would find it hard to believe there is no PD involved. Is he indicted and being held on bail???

As several of the answers already state "pre-indictment" means that the case has not been presented to the Grand Jury. "Pre-indictment" often...

Can my apartment building charge me more to renew my lease than they are marketing identical apartments to new renters?

Unless it is Rent Controlled, the landlord can raise the rent like this. This is common in larger buildings. They offer a lower rent to get new...

Is the tenant responsible for the cost of a plumber?

You should consider proposing a lease that covers this. NJ is very tenant protective and your rights will vary drastically based upon the number of...

Can my landlord refuse payment of rent because the check is not from someone on the lease

I believe that the landlord may object to who pays the rent. Because by accepting rent from a third party can be deemed to be an acknowledgment of...

I DIDN'T respond to a Landlord's Rep (Big-Name Downtn LawFirm) "Notice to Cure". Is that an issue or is THAT the way I proceed?

If you have not and are not causing the problem, there is really nothing you can do, but wait until you are served with eviction papers. You will...

How do I go about removing one of my tenants stuff out of my hallway and my stairway.

Send a Notice to Cure to the tenant.

When can my landlord file a non-payment petition?

It will be difficult for the landlord to do anything before the 10th passes unpaid. It is in the lease. The lease is usually the landlord's...

How evict tenant for non payment of rent

After you make a demand for rent, you wait 3 days and take them to court. From there, they will be given an opportunity or a few to come up with...