My landlord wants me to sign another 2 year lease, but the lease I have now hasn't expired yet. Is he breaking any laws/rules?
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Answered on June 03, 2016
The landlord cannot force you into a new lease if you have a lease that is still in effect. Though, the landlord can terminate your tenancy as...
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Can a landlord show a property we are currently renting without our permission?
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Answered on June 03, 2016
As already stated in the previous two answers, look at your lease (if you have one). You are entitled to reasonalbe notice as to when the apartment...
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What are my options right now? Is there any action I can take against them for the lies being told, and how I was treated?
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Answered on June 02, 2016
If you signed something stating you violated a policy, it is not likely something you can now easily void. You would have to sue and prove in your...
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Has my landlord broken the lease
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Answered on June 02, 2016
If it is a common area that any residents of the development may use, it is not a violation. If these types of gatherings are prohibited by the...
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When a year lease is up does it automatically stay a year lease if landlord does not give a new lease to sign?
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Answered on June 01, 2016
Leases are perpetual in NJ. The lease will remain in effect when it expires, but as a month to month lease. Depending on the size of the building,...
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What information can I obtain from a property owner who is selling a four unit home with tenants living there.
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Answered on June 01, 2016
This is a difficult proposition. You can request anything you want when you are negotiating the purchase. but sellers and realtors often...
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Landlord wants me to sign a "surrender of lease". Is it appropriate to do so under the following circumstances?
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Answered on June 01, 2016
This is also standard language. You should seriously consider retaining counsel before entering into this agreement.
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Landlord wants me to sign a "surrender of lease". Is it appropriate to do so under the following circumstances?
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Answered on June 01, 2016
I agree these types of clauses are common in settlements. You still may (and should) have it reviewed by an attorney. You may be able to get more....
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My opponent makes only one argument in her motion for SJ, has she dropped her other defenses for the purpose of the SJ?
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Answered on May 31, 2016
If you are filing a cross motion, it would not have anything to do with the defense the other side is raising in its Summary Judgment motion....
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What would happen if cops responded to a marijuana complaint?
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Answered on May 31, 2016
The worst case scenario? For police arriving to a call to a house? With people there? Who are intoxicated and/or using drugs? The worst case...
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