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we lost lot of money including lost rent, property damaged left my tenant, massive cleanup, we needed to fix up the house and rent again.
Do I need to wait six month or can we just rent now? We are unable to move in to the premises at this time due to financial difficulties.
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answered on Jul 19, 2022
I have read your question and I have some of my own. First let me respond to your question. A summary action in in the landlord-tenant part only determines possession of the premises. You can't get a money judgment in that part, nor can you use the decision beyond obtaining possession of the... View More
Me and wife stayed in the basement cellar apartment in jersey City nj for a year on monthly basis check payment no contract. The apartment was full of water logging issues and insect infestation. Before leaving we got apartment inspected by city who mentioned that this apartment was illegal as per... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2022
It appears, from your note that the apartment was illegal. In Jersey City, basement apartments are illegal and you are correct hundred New Jersey statues you are entitled to a 6 month relocation allowance. My first question is do you have a statement from the inspecting authorities indicating the... View More
Dear,
My tenant finally got evicted. My case was not for non-payment instead it was for RESIDENTIAL HOLDOVER, we as a owner wanted to move in to the premises. Now our circumstance has changed and we decided not to move in and rather re-rent again. Just wanted to know if the tenant come... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2022
The short answer is yes, you can be liable. New Jersey law provides for liability if you choose not to move in after evicting someone for the fact that you want to use the property for your personal use, but don't move in within 6 months. You are liable for the moving costs, double damages,... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2022
In the abscence of rent controls, any rent increase must be reasonable. While 5% is a safe harbor number, The Court will look at a variety of factors, including last time the rent was increased, any capital improvements, market rentals in the area, inflation, etc.
answered on Jun 11, 2022
This answer assumes you are not married. No. She is your guest in your home. If she chooses to stay after she has worn out her welcome, you can file an action called an ejectment and here removed by a sheriff's officer.
Edit: with confirmation that this is illegal, what’s my next step? I already signed and paid, should I reach out to the landlord and try and get my money back or contact an attorney?
I was told I needed to pay the following at the lease signing:
1.5 months security deposit, 1... View More
answered on May 16, 2022
What your landlord is asking you to do is illegal in New Jersey. He's only allowed to ask for a month and a half security. Asking for the 2 months rent at the end of the lease on top of a month and a half security is not permitted. Could you ask your landlord to put that request in writing.... View More
answered on May 16, 2022
I read Mister Greb's answer. While I generally agree with it, I would add that in the absence of rent control, the court will look at what is reasonable as far as an increase is concerned. The court will consider a variety of factors. How much time between the current increase in the last... View More
i am transferring to a bigger Unit, but they asked to sign the whole lease, put a deposit without seeing the next place. and in Case i do not like it, they will fine me, as my current place will be committed to somebody else.
is it normal to commit to a 12 months lease, without seeing it?
answered on Apr 18, 2022
No. How can read the lease or have an attorney review it, if you don't have a copy?
I received an offer letter from landlord that stated the new rent for a 12-month term, and the rent if converted to month-to-month. I asked if it was negotiable, and was told it was not. After considering the amount and my budget, I signed the offer letter and returned it. Upon receipt of the... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2022
Your landlord is stuck. Contracts are formed upon the offer and acceptance. The landlord offered to renew your lease at the initial rental. By signing the letter you accepted his offer. The fact that he may have made a mistake in sending you the offer, doesn't change the fact that he did. Your... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2022
My answer here is dependent upon what your lease provides. Assuming the lease is silent on renewal periods, you should give at least 3 months notice. If the rental is residential and subject to the Anti Eviction Act ( not owner occupied or in excess of three units), the lease becomes a month to... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2022
It depends on the situation. Under New Jersey law, the landlord can't evict you if he is selling the premises, unless it's under contract and the new owner wants to use the unit for his own personal use. The landlord has to give you 2 months notice to quit. If the property is under lease,... View More
A 2 bedroom apt that has a broken radiator in one room and needs new toilet, so can't have roommate. I told them fine, but I need them fixed so I can get a roommate to share expenses.
They replied they'll fix them, but now the new lease will be month to month.
Is any of this legal?
answered on Apr 4, 2022
Yes and no. A 10% rent increase is a nonstarter. Absent rent control, where increases must stay within guidelines, the court will look at the reasonableness of the rent increase. Generally speaking, 5% is the ceiling, but this can increased by investment in the property, time since the last... View More
Renting house since 2013, lease expired 2014, no physical lease since (therefore month to month). received new lease today 3/30/22 for 4/1/22 effective date. Current rent is 1500/mo, new rent 1800/mo effective 6/1/22. Lease is VERY favorable to landlord who has made NO repairs or improvements in 9... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2022
Generally speaking the LL is allowed to have a reasonable rent increase. Tyically that is not over 5%. Jurisdictions with rent control will have guide lines the LL must comply with. Any changes in the lease terms must be reasonable as well.
Depending on the nature of repairs required,... View More
I live in the city of newark & I am trying to find out my rights as a tenant. My landlord just sold the home I have lived in the past 7 years. The new owners are trying to raise my rent by $475/mo. I don’t believe this is legal & I told them so. I have another issue where they are trying... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2022
The answer is yes and no. Newark is rent controlled. They are trying to raise your rent by over 30%. Unless they put in a lot of improvements, it would never pass muster at either the rent control board or in court. cuttng your amenities is just another wy to raise your rent. You are paying the... View More
My brother was hospitalized and his apt ceiling collapsed making the house inhabitable, bathroom was unsafe. Management notified multiple times (have pictures and emails). We continued paying rent but he could not return home. He passed away at a rehab while waiting for repairs. I have continued... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2022
I would stop paying rent after I send a letter to the LL outlining the history. I would also preserve the prior letters. I expect you are going to have to sue the LL after he refuses to return the security deposit. In that action I would also sue for the months the apartment was uninhabitable.
answered on Mar 21, 2022
Assuming the property is properly posted, you have a basis for civil (section 4:17-2) and criminal (section 2C:18-3) action against the tresspasser. I would start with filing a crminal complaint in the municipal court in the town where the property is located.
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