Does this description of events and evidence constitute evidence tampering in NJ?

You do not set forth any specific evidence this person was destroying by damaging the phone, so none of us can answer this. The police should...

Can i file criminal & civil complaints for illegal entry ?

Even though the police officer did not arrest, charge or cite anyone, in New Jersey you have a right to go to your local municipal court and make a...

Can the volunteer fire department be held accountable for harassing me and my children?

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination protects you from this type of harassment and retaliation. You should contact several discrimination...

Will I be able to call the court to request a new date for my eviction hearing?

Adjournments are not freely granted. They are usually denied. You should contact legal services and also city or town hall. There are many free...

If you asked for a flexible lease, you're lucky the landlord gave you one. One month upfront is not common and could be considered an improper...

A bathroom renovation went bad, team fired, bathrooms in an unusable state, got apartment. force them to pay the rent?

I agree with Mr. Light. I would also add that you, as tenant, are free to withhold rent and seek an abatement of rent if the landlord began a...

We have a tenant who moved in with verbal agreement, no written lease or agreement; can we ask her to leave?

You must properly serve a 30 day notice terminating the tenancy. Then, if the tenant does not move out, you must evict. This will take several...

Can they arrest me at the hearing?

The chance of being arrested at a hearing for Social Security Disability benefits is low. These hearings are private, behind closed door matters....

College Student - Police E-mailed Me Asking To Meet - What do I do?

This is probably a scam. First verify that this is real. It may be best to retain an attorney to make contact, because you don't want to call...

What Can I do to prevent eviction

If you have not gone to court yet, you should request an adjournment. The courts freely grant this. In Staten Island, you may get a date in a...