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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: We just got the notice that we are being evicted and have to be out in 3 days. My wife is going through chemotherapy and

Radiation. We were going to ask the judge for more time.

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 31, 2023

Your question fails to state whether the notice was a letter from the landlord or an ntice from the Court after a court earing was scheduled. If a letter from the landlord with no notice from the Court, you do not have to move, NJ Courts do not recognize self help. The Landlord must follow the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Looking for landlord tenant attorney who can represent me in chansery court in Essex County nj

I need help with lawsuit for money in chancery anybody can represent me. In Essex County NJ

I am getting surd by ex landlord becuase he could not sell house

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

Chancery Court in NJ does not hear suit concerning money. It is a Court of Equity. Suits for damages are heard in Law Division. Depending on the amount in controversy, suits for money damages are in small claim, special civil part, or superior court.

2 Answers | Asked in Construction Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: I had a fire back on September 11. Got a contractor to do the work. The problem is that they never took the permits.

I have a stop work order from the township because the of no permits and since is a 3 family home we need the plans to be draw from a professional architect. I want to get out if the contract and find someone else to do the work. But because the contractor has out we have a contract we need to... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 25, 2023

You will need to do what is necessary to obtain a building permit. You may an opportunity to file suit against the first contractor under the for violation of the Consumer Protection Law for home improvements. Speak to an attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: I wrote my landlord in New Jersey regarding removal of cameras or escrow account.

I informed my landlord that if she doesn’t remove the cameras that her tenant friend, whom I have police reports on for harassment, installed in the hallway pointed at my doors I will open an escrow account and deposit rent on time until they are removed. Her response is that I need to show her... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 25, 2023

Open the escrow account, pay your tent timely, send copy of deposit receipt to landlord. There is no self help permitted in NJ for evictions by a landlord. Statutory proceeds must be followed. A court appearance would be required, You will have an opportunity to explain the situation to a judge.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Foreclosure, Real Estate Law and Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: The ex-husband was ordered to pay the mortgage until the house is sold. He hasn't paid the mortgage and got the property

The ex-husband was ordered to pay the mortgage until the house is sold. He hasn't paid the mortgage and got the property into foreclosure. The mortgage is solely in his name. The wife owes half of the equity. Ex-husband owes ex-wife more monies than his equity is. Every time she gets the... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 25, 2023

You may file a motion seeking to compel your ex-husband to comply with the terms of the judgment of divorce. You may also have a claim for partition. It would be in your best interest to retain an attorney who is experienced in family law/matrimonial matters to discuss what remedies are best for... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: Agreement with client to pay for service provided in 30 days. Payment not yet received.

Payment is referral fee for candidate. Guarantee period is also over. Candidate and client agreed on remote, relocation plan. But now client is holding our payment as candidate has not yet relocated.

There is written agreement between both parties. Agreement states that it will govern and... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 22, 2023

While your query indicates that the parties agreed that NJ law controls, the narrative does not indicate that venue is NJ nor does it state whether any disagreement is to be submitted to arbitration. Based on the limited information given, your claim has ripened and a complaint can be filed.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: Agreement with client to pay for service provided in 30 days. Payment not yet received.

Payment is referral fee for candidate. Guarantee period is also over. Candidate and client agreed on remote, relocation plan. But now client is holding our payment as candidate has not yet relocated.

There is written agreement between both parties. Agreement states that it will governed and... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 20, 2023

The question as posed omits much important information. This includes whether or not there was a written agreement, whether or not one party is a licensed professional, whether or not the agreement was negotiated in NJ, and other issues that may become relevant.

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Why would a landlord ask a tenant to complete W9 for an escrow account? Who collects the interest, pays taxes?

Escrow account for security deposit. Who collects the interest and who pays taxes on the interest?

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 18, 2023

The bank where the escrow will be opened requires a W-9. No W-9, no account. NJ law requires that a tenant's security deposit be placed in an interest bearing account. The interest earned is split between the tenant and landlord.

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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: Can a client tell you not to do work after he signed a contract?
Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 11, 2023

Yes, provided there is no noncancellation clause in the contract. However, the client will be responsible to pay for work done to date you received the cancellation notice which should be in writing . Additionally the client shall be responsible for reimbursement for actual expenses incurred.

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Commercial lease: New Jersey. Property owner attempts to bill for unperformed maintenance. What are the legal remedies?
Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 3, 2023

Pay into escrow account. Notify Landlord in writing with proof of deposit by certified mail return receipt required that payment will be released once the required work is done.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: How long does it take to evict someone in NJ?

Selling a mixed use building with 2 residential units. A tenant who is family has not paid rent and no lease for several years. How long will it take to evict them?

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 2, 2023

The time it will take depends mostly on the backlog in your county.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Land Use & Zoning for New Jersey on
Q: I own 2 lots in NJ that are accessed only by a paper road there is no other access and the town won’t repair the road

The town refuses to repair road and won’t let me repair the road

The road is basically impassable and I can’t access my lots

Said road is listed on the tax maps as an

“Unimproved road”

I have no desire to merge the lots

The road is roughly 1 mile... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Dec 30, 2022

You have raised several important questions which require more factual information as follows:

1) Possible merger of the lots

2) Confirmation that paper road is shown on a filed map

3) Cost of installing a road conforming to municipal requirements

4) Prescriptive...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: I own a single-family home in Sussex County New Jersey. Do I have to file a landlord registration with the state of nj?
Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Dec 28, 2022

If you intend to lease the property, you must register with the municipality. Failure to do will affect your ability to proceed with filing suit against a tenant. You must also have the property inspect for compliance with the municipal smoke detector ordinance,

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Landlord wants to evict me do they need to provide forms with the cause for the eviction or can they verbally evict me
Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Dec 15, 2022

Evictions procedures are governed by NJ statutes. The process must be strictly adhered to by the Landlord. Included in the statute is giving required notice which must be for a reason listed in the statute. There is no self help nor lockouts for residential leases permitted in New Jersey. In order... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: How much can a landlord raise the rent on a home in Millville, NJ?

My new landlord bought my home in October 2022. He raised my rent from $965.00 to $1250.00 per month and had me sign a 2 month lease which brings me to the end of the year. Now he has decided that he will be raising my rent beginning Jan. 1. He wants to raise it to 1500 or 1600 per month. Is he... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Dec 3, 2022

Check with the municipality if there is some rent control or stabilization program in effect. Also call your county's legal aid office for assistance. Otherwise the Landlord can charge whatever is deemed to be in the Landlord's best economic interest.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Land Use & Zoning for New Jersey on
Q: Who owns/has rights to a paper street if the township has not developed it for more than 50 years? What rights do we hav

A builder has bought lots behind the two front abutting properties for residential development. The builder asked the two abutting property owners to vacate or sign his lawyer's legal paperwork ceding their portions of the paper street to him. The builder can access the property for... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Nov 30, 2022

Anyone may improve the road subject to municipal requirements as the municipal 'owns' the right of way. If an application to vacate the private road, one half goes to each property that abuts the right of way. It would be worthwhile speaking to the municipal engineer to determine whether... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Landlord not returning security deposit because they didn’t receiver letter that I was no renewing

Moved out end of September. I sent them letter via Mail that I was not renewing in august. They said they never got letter when I called early September. Now over a month later they are not giving it back because they didn’t get enough notice

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Nov 14, 2022

You may file suit in Special Civil Part for return of the security deposit. If you win, you will be awarded an amount double the security deposit. If you retain an attorney and win, the landlord will be required to pay your legal fees.

1 Answer | Asked in Land Use & Zoning and Civil Litigation for New Jersey on
Q: My neighbor had a roof put on their house by some contractor The shingles fell onto my car scratched it and puts dings

In it who does he report it to

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Nov 13, 2022

First take pictures of damage and, if possible pieces of what fell on car. Report damage to police department of your municipality, Get estimate to repair damages and notify your carrier. Then approach your neighbor and ask for neighbor for name and address of contractor. Write letter to both... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Elder Law for New Jersey on
Q: NJ: 92 y.o. mom asking for legal document stating my husband & I are NOT RESPONSIBLE for paying her debt/medical bills

In New Jersey: 92 year old mom asking for legal document stating my husband & I (we are both over 55) are NOT RESPONSIBLE for paying ANY of her debt, bills, medical bills, nursing home bills, etc. Nor will we participate in some kind of "Trust" she is setting up. Oldest brother is... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Nov 12, 2022

You will be responsible for all debts incurred by your mother if you signed as a co-applicant when your mother applied for credit cards. You will also be responsible for all credit extended for which you cosigned. In addition you along with siblings may be responsible for debts incurred if your... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: MIL died jan 8th with over 100k credit card debt none of the creditors have made a claim against the estate do we pay?

we have many credit card companies and debt collectors sending letters of condolance and saying she owed money but it is past the 9 months and we do not have enough funds to pay them all, can we distribute what is left legally to the heirs?

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Nov 9, 2022

Debts of the decedent must be paid y the Estate before distribution the the beneficiaries. If any or all of the beneficiaries signed the credit appiication, that person will be personally liable for the debt.

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