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The tenant was arrested for a domestic violence against myself and has previous history of terroristic threats towards myself and others.
answered on Dec 4, 2017
Yes, you should call them or a shelter immediately. If your town has an animal control officer, you can contact them. The police department could also possibly help you.
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I live in a room in house and on Saturday 11/25/17 I received a letter to appear in court on Friday 12/8/2017 due to non payment , nobody served me and it wasnt in my mailbox. The landlord jus put it in front of my door and didn't notify to me it was there. I made my regular weekly payment... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2017
Are you paid up on all your rent payments? If this is the first notice you received, there should be a complaint attached to the notice. If not, I would call the court to find out what's going on.
If it is valid, you need to get a copy of the complaint from the court. Then, you... View More
i want to move to a nicer place and online it states my lease was up in july (from july 16 to july 17) they are a shady outfit and i have proof of fire alarms not up and now roaches i just want to move can i move with just giving them say 30 days notice and they also took 2 and 1/2 months security... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2017
If they took 2 1/2 months rent, they are shady. The law only allows for 1 1/2 months.
Once your lease terminates, it becomes a month to month lease. Unless your lease provides for more, 1 month's notice is all you need to provide your landlord.
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My lease expires on Nov. 1st. On Sep. 19, landlord sent me a new lease with a 5% rent increase, change in utility charges (we would now be paying), a fee for paying rent via credit card, and a permission to enter without legal notice.
We sent him a marked-up copy highlighting these things... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2017
Even though this has been answered on another site, I'm restating the answer given on that site for the benefit of other readers.
The landlord, if they wanted to give you a choice between accepting a new lease or leaving, was required to provide you with a "notice to quit' at... View More
On move in day, I stopped my move because of the filth but was told, by the landlord, via phone, that she would take care of it later. The lease says "unit" will be painted. Only the walls were painted and not any trim. Baseboards, doors, ceilings, and cabinets are filthy and chipped.... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2017
Matters like this are very fact dependent. If your landlord violated her written agreement, then you may have recourse. You need to bring your proofs (copies of leases, emails, text messages, pictures, receipts, etc.) to an attorney to review.
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is it late? The management company wants to charge me $50.00 because they received the rent on the 9th am I liable I have proof the rent was mailed on the 4th of the month
answered on Oct 11, 2017
First, this section is only applicable if you are receiving social security or other government pensions in lieu of Social Security, disability benefits, SSI or Work First NJ benefits.
The rent has to be received within five business days of the due date. Unless your lease has a provision... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2017
You must continue making rent payments until you're otherwise directed by the present owner, or you receive notice that title has been transferred to the bank.
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Tickets are from Weehawken...
1. No warrant has been issued, already been check into.
2. Tickets were given while the vehicle was with a mechanic and the mechanic was parking the vehicle on the street unknown to me...
answered on Oct 9, 2017
While it may be possible that they are dormant, the better answer is to check with the local municipal court. You don't want them becoming active again, which could lead to license suspension or worse.
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Hello, I live in New Jersey. My landlord handed me a letter yesterday, October 5th, telling me to vacate my apartment by November 1st. The reason is because he wants to give my place to his daughter. According to my research online, it is against the law to evict a tenant without a good cause. Do I... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2017
You have a good case, for now. It depends upon whether you live in an owner occupied, three or less family home. If so, the owner can evict you for no reason with one month's notice (or more, if you have a lease). If not, then the owner can't evict you, unless he has cause under the... View More
He wants me to stage to post on internet
answered on Oct 6, 2017
Your landlord has no right to enter your apartment without your permission during the term of the tenancy, unless for an emergency or as otherwise agreed to in the lease. Read your lease carefully.
That said, it can't hurt to leave on good terms with him. It can make your life easier... View More
Unfortunately, there are many repairs to be done before I can put the house up for sale. I was thinking about getting an inheritance loan if possible.
answered on Oct 5, 2017
The property "officially" becomes yours once the personal representative of your father's estate executes a will. There may be several other things that need to be done to give you clear title. You will need to receive an inheritance tax waiver from the NJ Division of Taxation.... View More
Sent my tenant a notice to cease for habitual late payment of rent (rent was paid late in August and September). Notice to cease was sent on 09/30 via USPS (certified mail with return receipt requested) and delivered to tenant on Oct 4th. When can I send the notice to quit? Can I send out notice to... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2017
You must wait one month.
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answered on Oct 4, 2017
This question is a first for me. I'm not positive, but it sure sounds like it would be against public policy and also a violation of the ADA. But to be sure, the HOA's rules and regulations would have to be reviewed.
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We altered some language benefitting the realtors in the contract and signed it. But it has been several days and we still do not have a signed contract from the buyer. Is this a valid offer. If I send this to my attorney, I must pay a minimum of $750 for him to review the contract. I am wary... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2017
There is no valid contract until both parties sign. Further, in New Jersey, most buyers' attorneys will cancel the contract under the attorney review provisions, and then offer proposed amendments (which is basically what you did).
The better answer would have been for you to have... View More
My family and i moved into a town house in nj back in july. My landlord as of now no longer owns the property it was forclosed and the bank owns it. The sheriffs sale was aug. 24 but i guess noone bought it and now the bank owns it as of sometime in sep. We received a notice from the banks lawyer... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2017
Successor owners are bound by leases already in effect. If you had a bona fide lease (oral or written) with the previous owner, that should continue with the bank as your landlord.
A more comprehensive answer to that and your other questions would require a review of the lease and the... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2017
Not necessarily receipts, but an accounting of the estate.
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I am a little behind on my rent but do I still have until the end of the month to get out?
answered on Oct 3, 2017
Landlord can only force you out through the courts.
If you are in an owner occupied, two or three family home, he can evict you without cause with one month's notice. Otherwise, he needs cause.
Owing rent is cause. Habitual late payments also is.
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answered on Oct 3, 2017
Probably not, if it wasn't ordered by the judge at your original sentencing.
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We need to sell the house to pay for my mothers nursing home care. The title co said we need to probate the will. How long will this take in nj and how expensive will it be?
answered on Sep 29, 2017
Probating a will can usually be done in a week or so. However, it depends upon a few things. In this case, you may have to go to your grandfather's other heirs to get them to waive their right to be the estate's personal representative.
However, depending upon how the house is... View More
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