Mount Laurel, NJ asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey

Q: my mother whom i pay rent kicked me out and changed locks and now trashed all my belongings. what do i do?

i have been trying to make arrangements with her for a month now to come get my things but was just told everything has been moved/thrown out. now i am homeless with my son.

2 Lawyer Answers
Adam Brown
Adam Brown
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • Licensed in New Jersey

A: How old are you?

Sounds like you need an emergent order to re-enter. Go to the court immediately.

Leon Matchin
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Milltown, NJ
  • Licensed in New Jersey

A: She had no right to throw your stuff out, she needed to put them in storage for thirty days.

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