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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: The deed on the house lists 4 owners. To take a home equity loan on the house do all owners need to sign off on it?

The person who borrowed has died. Does the loan get paid from her assets or from the sale price of the house?

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Nov 4, 2022

Yes, all parties with an interest need to sign the mortgage. However, only those who sign the note are obligated to repay the loan. In the event of nonpayment, all who signed the mortgae will be named as defendants.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: My landlord walked into my apartment where I have been living for 15 years with a realtor and buyers. She never told me
Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Sep 24, 2023

Every NJ lease whether oral or written is deemed to have a provision of quiet enjoyment. Except for emergency reasons such as leaking water or gas, no one can enter your apartment without your consent.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: I purchased a home in 2013 nj. I am now trying to sell the house but found that the prior owner failed to get permits

Cont: for converting a garage into a 5th bedroom and also did so with knowing he only had a 4 bedroom septic tank. Is there any recourse I could employ against my inspection company at the time for failing to provide this information to me?

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Sep 19, 2023

The statute of limitations will most likely prevent a successful lawsuit.

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3 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law for New Jersey on
Q: Under the “Full Faith and Credit” clause, why are medical licenses required for different states,unlike drivers licenses

It would seem to me that if the Full Faith and credit clause requires that drivers licenses are recognized state to state that the same would be true for professional licenses.

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Sep 6, 2023

The Bill of Rights Tenth Amendments permits the States to enact its own laws.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Gov & Administrative Law and Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: My boyfriend co-signed with me on the purchase of a vehicle, and we are both on title. I have made and continue to make

all the car payments, and we are both on the loan. My boyfriend died a couple years ago, and I now want to put the vehicle in only my name, except motor vehicle requires a copy of the death certificate, which the family will not give me. What recourse do I have to require them to give me a copy of... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Sep 1, 2023

You will need to file suit to compel either the executor/administrator or the ap-ropriate government official to release a death certificate. Speak to an attorney with estate experience.

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Landlord took $5,000 music equip. At day 30 of lockout while arrangements were made with him to pick it up the next day

Agrees to have me get belongings this past Saturday, coup,le days after the 30 day window but we made arrangements to do it Saturday. Upon arrival, $5,000 worth of music instruments were gone. Landlord admitted taking it and say he is keeping it and I’m not allowed back for everything else. He... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Aug 30, 2023

Speak to an attorney ASAP about filing an Order to Cause to prevent the landlord from disposing of the items he took as well as demanding the return of same.

2 Answers | Asked in Banking, Consumer Law and Collections for New Jersey on
Q: I hold business credit cards with outstanding balances from major banks including PNC Bank, BOA, and Chase.

These CC accounts are approx. 2-3 years old and unfortunately, due to business challenges, I am considering closing down the business. I personally guaranteed these business CC. The business has been experiencing financial instability for a while now, and it has become increasingly difficult to... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Aug 29, 2023

Speak to a bankruptcy attorney to discuss various techniques to minimize your exposure.

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1 Answer | Asked in Collections and Small Claims for New Jersey on
Q: How would a lawyer go about finding out if a business is out of business for a judgement?

Currently buying a home and a judgement from 2008 has come up. A new lawyer inherited the case and I believe the business is no longer in service. Would he be getting the lawyer fees?

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Aug 28, 2023

There are several solutions to your query. Speak to an attorney experienced in real estate transactions.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Is a landlord allowed to add in a lease that using text, email, and/or docusign is considered official notification?

If my landlord was making a small rule change and notified me via email, text and docusign and if I never saw it, could they issue me a cease notice and quit notice (also sent to me through email, text, and docusign)? Would that be able to be used in court as an official communication in my... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Aug 21, 2023

The landlord's right to change terms in the lease can only be done if the lease provides that the landlord may make such changes and specifies the method of notice.

Q: Can we the people of NJ sue the government to stop the industrialization of our oceans?

The surveying of our oceans during pre-construction is killing our marine life, fishing industry, property values tourism hurting human health and will cause our electric bills to sky rocket. No one wants them. Our NJ Governor Phil Murphy gave the Danish company $1 billion of our tax payers money... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Aug 17, 2023

Yes, although the real question is whether you will be able to succeed.

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Elder Law for New Jersey on
Q: My brother is the executor of my mother’s estate and after 4 months has not listed the 3 rental home what can I do

He has not give a full accounting of the estate yet and has not distribute so bonds she brought for grandchildren with their name on bond

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Aug 9, 2023

Your question raises a number of serious issues. I believe the best avenue to take to resolve the questions you have is to speak to an attorney with Estate and litigation experience.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: I am a landlord and my tenant wants a month to month lease what are my rights as a landlord
Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Aug 8, 2023

The landlord has the ultimate right as to the terms of a lease. If the tenant rejects the offer, the tenant must vacate on the termination date in the current lease.

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: can a landlord sue me for rent if i said i wanted the apartment but i never signed a lease and i never moved in
Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Aug 1, 2023

Anyone can file suit. IIf without merit, the Court can impose sanctions on the person who filed the complaint. The real question is whether or not the person can win!

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Hi I was recently renting a house from a gentleman. I was there for almost 2 years.

May of this year I was told I had 60 days to find a new place because he was selling the property. He never gave me formal notice. I rushed myself to find a place had to empty my savings account to pay for the deposit of a new place and now I just found yesterday he had no intentions of selling... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jul 30, 2023

You may have a cause of action. Speak to a real estate attorney with litigation experience.

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: Payment agreement for community/lake maintenance 'allegedly' present on original deed ~1950s no longer present.

Limitations on deed agreements no present on current deed. No present HOA or similar contract. No inclusion of payment agreement on current issued deed.

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jul 21, 2023

Unless the obligation was deleted by a recorded instrument, the rights to collect belongs to the successors in title.

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: If I'm month to month in an apartment complex. Can the landlord still charge me for attorney fees?

We are in a process of eviction right now. We have been to court 2 times already. We owe less than 5 thousand dollars and are willing to pay it because we have kids and can't afford any where else at the moment. We haven't sign the lease because of the money we owe. So my question is, can... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jul 14, 2023

It depends on the terms of the lease. If there is no provision for attorney's fee, the landlord is not entitled to collect them from the tenant.

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: A sheriff's eviction is scheduled for 7/15. Can I get an extension?

Technically, I'm a squatter vs. a tenet as I sold the house to a realty company. I simply need 1 week, 2 weeks at most to secure housing. I am a 62-year old woman on disability. I live well below poverty line and finding new home has been challenging. I have no intention of staying/squatting,... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jul 12, 2023

Yes, you may ask the sheriff to postpone the sale.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: In New Jersey is it legal for a landlord to tell me to pay Court and attorney fees on top of my back rent ?
Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jul 9, 2023

Yes, if it provided for in the lease. If there is no provision for payment of legal fees and court costs, the Court may not award same to the landlord.

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