Was successful in court. Question is, as long as I am a tenant can LL ever require a security deposit?
No!
Yes
Sold my inlaws home after death for $310k. What taxes need to be paid on it to NJ?
The question is incomplete. You failed to give the basis. In any event this is a question best asked of a CPA.
Check with the Building Inspector of the municipality if the zoning permits residential use in the zone. Check to see if the building complies with building code requirements for residential use.
I am the executor of my grandmother estate. My uncle hired a lawyer because he wants ownership of her home. His lawyer drew up documents towards me for court at which I also put in a court order as well. The question is, who gave that attorney permission to enter in the premises without my... Read more »
In order to enter any premises, a person must either obtain permission from the occupant or a warrant isuued by a court.
the landlord still owes about $1300, claiming that he had the apartment cleaned several times to alleviate a smell. granted we had 3 dogs with us at the time but no accidents took place inside of the apartment. but there was a smell and it was an oily smell coming from the garage below the apt.... Read more »
File a lawsuit.
We have been dealing with unanswered complaints about dangerous conditions on grounds. Mother was recently injured due to this dangerous condition. Would like to find safe place to live.
The existing lease is assumed by the new buyer. Thus it continues until the end date specified in the lease.
if no subdivision is done, and son agrees to pay sister in future when property is sold, what legal/tax issues does sister need to be aware of now or in the future?
Divisions of property which is the result of probate are exempt rom subdivision laws but not zoning laws.
As executor of my fathers estate, would a judge force me to sign off for his medical records to be released to his wife? I don’t want to sign but I don’t know if I have a leg to stand on.
The answer depends on all the facts involved, none of which are disclosed. My best suggestion is to speak to an attorney if you have not already retained one.
I had issues with the house, which the seller advised he will fix. He never signed the addendum but advised he will fix it through email. At walk through days prior to closing, the items requested were not fixed, and he was unable to provide a CO. He requested to close still which I refused and... Read more »
You raise a number of difficult, technical issues. Were you represented by an attorney when you executed the contract ? If so, contact her to discuss your problems. If you were unrepresented was this because of yoor broker's recommendation? Immediately contact an attorney to discuss your... Read more »
Call Legal Aid in the County in which you reside.
The defendant my landlord has illegally entered my room along with the her boyfriend/tenant and robbed me leaving me homeless and a major hardship in my life looking for a pro Bono lawyer
Call legal Aid in the County in which you reside for this information.
You did not define the word 'stay'. If you mea=n reside full time. Then your son is able to attend school in the municipality in which the home is located. You will need to provide the necessary proofs to the Board of Education of the municipality such as written lease, proof of payment... Read more »
Should that come out of both of our profits if he bought the HVAC afterwards and the loan is only in his name?
HVAC is a fixture and thus a permenant attachment to the building. Thus the payment should be made from the proceeds of the sale unless there is a wrtten agreement to the contrary.
She had a will which left me, as their only child, to be executor and recipient of everything she and my father owned. I have taken care of everything including taxes. My father had a pending court case of sorts and it appears he will receive funds as a result which I am told will go to his estate.... Read more »
Speak to a CPA!
My son want to go to school from my friend house but it's not rental property
If your friends permits you to occupy his home that he owns and nit pay rent, you may do so. If he is a tenant and an owner of the home, there may be problems. If you do occupy your friend's home, it would be wise to get an agreement in writing.
The school issue is separate and... Read more »
I am having an issue with my current landlord. There has been water damage in my apartment for over a year now, in 2+ rooms. I have been communicating with the landlord since last year on how to get this issue resolved, little-to-no response from them. As a result of the water damage, I have an... Read more »
Notify, landlord both by certified mail, return receipt requested, and orally in the presence of a third party, that until the repairs are made, the monthly rent will be placed in an escrow account until all requested services are completed. Open an account at a convenient bank, make timely... Read more »
Location: NJ
City: Bridgewater
My landlord told me that he had to replace the carpet and the shelving in the kitchen. Since I had rented the condo for 6 years and the carpet was 1 and a 1/2 year old when I moved in, how do I get my money back? I was expecting atleast half the... Read more »
Retain an attorney to file suit. If you win you will receive double your money and more importantly, the Landl ord will be charged with paying your attorney fees. NJ Courts are very strict about enforcing tenant security laws.
He started eviction proceedings against me. Can he evict me? Never had proper heating or cooling system that worked. I have on-going certified documentation requesting repairs of heating and cooling system. As a response, he is summoning me to court for non-payment of rent.
Make sure you attend the court hearing and be prepared to pay the rent you've withheld. At the Court hearing prior to go before the judge there will most likely be a mediation. Tell the mediator about the problems. Also be sure to ask the town whether the apartment has been listed as required... Read more »
Hello, my lease ended on 30th june and sent several text to my landlord for my security deposit of 3900. She sent an email on 1st aug that i will get a refund of only 1286 stating she painted the house and made. I the house was in good condition as i only lived there for a year, the only that was... Read more »
If the amount is less than $3000, file a complaint in small claims court.
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