You are required to return the premises broom clean condition. Your landlord is required to return security deposit 30 days after you vacate and provide a full accounting of the security deposit including deductions for whatever reason and interest earned on the security deposit.

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It is illegal to try to evict someone for personal use and not use the property for your own personal housing. It has to be the title owners personal use, so saying that cousin Ricky is going to be using the property doesn't work it has to be the landlord. That also doesn't work if the... View More

From what you write, probably have a decent chance to recover something. You the alleged holes from picture hanging is not something the landlord can charge you for. There is a presumption that the landlord paints the premises is attempting to relet the place and small. More nails to hang your... View More

You need to go to the county courthouse in the county where your matter was heard and file for an order to show cause. The special civil court clerk will help you with the forms. You need to file a motion to vacate judgment under R.4:50-1. You need to explain why he didn't show up in court and... View More

You would have to bring an ejectment action to have your son removed from the premises. You indicate he doesn't pay rent or make any financial contribution to the home. Eviction would not be an appropriate remedy. That is strictly a landlord-tenant tool and he is not a tenant. Ejectment also... View More

I can't give you a definitive answer without looking at the deed. Typically when a married couple buys a home a tenancy by the entireties is created. By adding the adult child What that means is the cotenants own it and there are certain advantages in terms of ownership.

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You should evict the tenant. If there was no rental agreement, another action which is a little quicker might be appropriate. Since you accepted rent, you have to evict him. Since he owes you six months of rent, you can file based on nonpayment immediately. I don't know how much damage was... View More

The short answer is yes. For the purposes of the answer I am assuming the person involved pays no rent and never has. You would need to file an action called and ejectment. And ejectment is used for trespassers, guests who have worn out their welcome, and similar people. If the person is pay the... View More

I guess the first question is what is your goal here? If it is to get your son out of your house, the short answer is yes. Based on what you've written here and assuming he does not pay you any form of rent, you probably should file an ejectment action. An ejectment action is different than... View More

First let me say sorry to hear about the difficulties you're having with your son.

From what you say in your question, you could probably file for an ejectment to remove your son. He is over 18, doesn't pay rent to you, doesn't make any contribution to the household expenses.... View More

You have some interest in divorce proceedings. New Jersey is an equitable distribution state. You have been married for 11 years and you have done your due us as a spouse and even if the property is solely listed in your wife's name, if it was the marital home you have an interest in it.

Generally speaking if the well is on your land its your well.

I would agree with Mr. Whalen. You need to file an ejectment action against your son. The legal process itself is relatively simple, however it may be somewhat more difficult in terms of your personal perspective. Given the circumstances you are describing I would recommend going forward sooner... View More

The short answer is no. The landlord can give the notice to quit for his own personal use. The landlord has to be a natural person, not a business entity and of the person begin have to be an owner mentioned on the deed. It can't be son, daughter, mom, dad or any other relatives

Your landlord can evict you from the apartment if it is for his or her personal use. The fact that a grandchild wants to live there, is not a basis to evict.

Assuming that your son has never paid rent, you would move by ejectment. Ejectment is an action that is similar to eviction, except it's for persons who have no claim on the property. It is more expeditious than eviction and is a summary proceeding.

Assuming that she does not pay you rent, you would need to file an ejectment action. It is quicker than eviction. Rent is defined in the very broadly so I would need to conduct an a consultation with you by phone for in person to figure out if this is the proper route. From what I read in your... View More

What is the nature of the relationship between the employer and your friend? My initial thought is that he moves by ejectment. I would just like to clarify what is the legal relationship is between the employer, your friend in the apartment.

I would say that you do have a chance to have the matter put back into court. However, I would suggest you get a copy of the deed from the county clerk's office showing that the plaintiff is not the owner of the property.

It is hard to provide you with an answer based on the information you give, it is difficult. Did you have a rental relationship while you lived on the premises? Did you have a domestic relationship while you lived with your friend? There are several different approaches your friend could use to... View More