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Technically, I'm a squatter vs. a tenet as I sold the house to a realty company. I simply need 1 week, 2 weeks at most to secure housing. I am a 62-year old woman on disability. I live well below poverty line and finding new home has been challenging. I have no intention of staying/squatting,... View More 
I currently face a situation where the administrator of the estate, without providing a reason, has communicated their desire for my eviction through a text message. No official letter has been received to substantiate this request.
Having resided in the property for over six years, my... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2023
Firstly, file a caveat with the Surrogate of the County where the decedent lived. Also file a caveat with the Superior Court.
Secondly, was the lease oral or written? Your rights may be protected by the terms of a written lease. If oral, what proofs do you have to support the offer of sale... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2023
Yes, if it provided for in the lease. If there is no provision for payment of legal fees and court costs, the Court may not award same to the landlord.
will credit card debt be cancelled after parents pass ?
answered on Jul 7, 2023
Depends on whether there were cosigners as well as the size of the probate estate and other assets owned by the decedent.
My landlord also filled out the application as if he were me. He was getting ready to receive over $15000 in my name, for a house that I was not going to reside in.
answered on Jul 7, 2023
Contact the District of NJ US Attorney's office. There are three vicinages in NJ, Newark, Trenton, and Camden. Call the closest one.
We are currently under a yearly lease which ends Oct 2023. I have given them 90 plus day’s notice that we will selling. June of this year they gave me an already late rent check which was returned for insufficient funds. As of today their rent is again due. When or how can I go about starting the... View More
Enforceable? I’ve lived here for 32 years and have always had a cat or two, but they changed their policy to no pets and said that I was grandfathered in. My cat just passed away, and I asked the office to expect a call from a cat rescue, as they wanted to know that I could have a cat. I was told... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Your question is not well worded. Who is requesting the removal of the fence? Who erected the fence? Was municipal approval required? Was municipal approval obtained? Is there a written lease? Is there any language in the lease concerning the erection of fences? How long has the fence been in place?
answered on Jun 22, 2023
First speak to your accountant as to the organic tax implications, the retain the services of a mukti state law firm who can best address these issues.
After dad died, we notified his bank and they accelerated his car loan. They said the loan would have to be paid off or the car would be repossessed. Mom paid off loan but the title came in his name. Now, we want to sell the car. Of course, my mom is older and we want to get this done with as... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
File an application for the probate of an intestate decedent's estate with the Surrogate's Court in Essex County.
Eviction case was filed in essex county. It was transferred to monmouth county where it was heard. The judge ordered a jop. The case was then disposed cause the landlord never registered the house, the case was then transferred back to essex county. If the landlord obtains the registration, does... View More
My late mother established a LLC, which owns two properties. Before my mother became incapacitated she appointed my sister as POA. During the probate of my mother’s estate it was discovered my sister was member of the LLC. I filed a complaint with the Court alleging my sister added herself as... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2023
The better course of action is to retain the services of an attorney who is knowledgeable about probate, estate, and business law.
The municipal tax map shows a paper street that conflicts with my survey also has incorrect property lines along the street and other portions of our property. How can the township acquire our property with no record of transfer. I cannot find a dedication, easement or Right of way. Nothing shows... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2023
If the road were to be vacated, it would be divided between the properties that abut it. If you have a title insurance policy, call the title company to discuss the problem. If you have a survey, speak to the municipal engineer.
Her Son has parent's 2/3 ownership. Son found out 2019, Uncle reported Notice of Settlement in county record without Son's knowledge. What can the Son do
answered on Jun 9, 2023
In order to respond to this question more information is required. Was the property owned as joint tenants or tenants in common, did the husband and wife die testate or intestate, did the husband and wife convey their interest to the brother?
A property managment company called june 1 saying they took over that day and to send the rent a different way. Landlord never said anything about this
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Before sending the check to a third party, call your landlord and request written notice of the name and address to whom the rent check should be sent. Until you receive such written notice continue to send the rent check to the landlord.
Fence contractor has “we are not responsible for any irrigation damage if any” in accepted estimate. Upon installation damage’s neighbors sprinkler line. Advised contractor both verbally and in writing that irrigation lines were in area and to take care. Who’s liable for the damage?
answered on Jun 8, 2023
Call and inform your home insurance company. Then call your attorney, If neighbors sprinkler system was on your property then the neighbor is responsible. If the damage to the sprinkler system is on neighbors' property then sprinkler installer is responsible.
His friend and coworker attempted to gain access to his funds from his Bank Of America accounts since my brother didn't have a Will or designate anyone with the Power Of Attorney, does he have a claim even though I'm his sole kin?
answered on Jun 6, 2023
In a joint account, in the case of one joint tenant dying, the survivor takes. In all other matters, probate proceedings must be filed with the County Surrogate, an administrator will be appointed and a bond required. Thereafter, the estate will pass in accordance with state statutes.
I just arrived home from vacation to be told by maintenance manager that I have workers coming tonight 5-8 pm to work on my electrical box in my bedroom.
answered on Jun 6, 2023
Depends on the nature of the repair. Normal matters would require access during usual working hours. If an emergency repair, access would depend on the need for immediate action ,
There were no stipulations in the court agreement about any additional fees to be added later.
answered on Jun 6, 2023
This is not permitted. You may file a fee arbitration matter concerning this.
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