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Can my landlord serve me with a notice to perform or quit if I paid partial rent and than water damage arose in my apartment
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Answered on November 26, 2016
You cannot be evicted until a judge orders it. If you have a valid issue, eviction is not likely as long as you have the money to pay if the judge...
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Can I withhold rent due to no heat in NJ?
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Answered on November 26, 2016
Start by notifying the city. The buildings department should be able to help. If it is very bad, the tenants may want to hire an attorney to force...
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What can I do if my landlord is taking me to court for nonpayment of rent even though i been paying my rent on time?
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Answered on November 26, 2016
You go court with your proof and tell the judge. Landlords could be penalized for this if the entire claim of nonpayment was just made up to get...
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Can my landlord increase my rent almost 30% ?
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Answered on November 23, 2016
Maybe. Jersey City has a lot of high rent apartments. 30% is around the outer limits of "reasonable," but there is no set definition of...
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My landlord wants to increase rent for extra tenants in room we already pay for. Is this legal?
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Answered on November 23, 2016
If they already lived there this is a no go. You can't evict people already living there as tenants just because you bought the property. But...
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Can my landlord evict me and what are my rights?
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Answered on November 23, 2016
You cannot be evicted this way. And even if you could be, you are entitled to go through the court process. If you go through the court process on...
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Legal implications of subletting a room in my 2 bedroom rental apartment to a couple with an 18 month old child.
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Answered on November 23, 2016
If you are asking this--it is not a good idea. But it is good you asked. You could be evicted for this -- especially if rent control applies. A...
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What rights do I have as a tenant?
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Answered on November 23, 2016
You simply pay what is owed. The landlord cannot demand a bank check. The landlord only gets attorney fees if the lease specifies them as...
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Can my Social Security Disability be affected by writing/selling a book where a portion of proceeds will be given to charity?
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Answered on November 23, 2016
Yes. Any activity you engage in can be considered work. Any money that comes from that is earnings. Both earnings and work indicate a possibility...
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How to find a lawyer for an eviction court appointment ?
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Answered on November 21, 2016
Use the "Find a Lawyer" tool on this website or google. Then, make some phone calls.
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