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0 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for New Jersey on
Q: Hi. So i am not a full time employee at most work 20-30 hours a week. On some days i do not take a lunch, however on

Some days my employee still deducted 30 min. From my paycheck. When i asked he refused to pay and said he can legally take it even when i didn’t take a lunch. Is that normal?

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Options for eviction hearing, withheld rent. I don’t have the rent saved

I have an eviction hearing on June 19, 2023. My landlord filed for eviction for non payment of rent. I'm withholding rent due to him not making repairs. I have reported him to the town. He was fined by the town and taken to court a few times. As of this date May 29th 2023 to my knowledge he... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: My landlord refuses to follow local ordinances and procedures regarding rent increases for Ridgefield. What can be done?

1 residential property above 2 commercial. Building built in the 1930s. 12% rent increase. 8% proposed increase previous year. Already have written note from town official that it cant be more than 4%.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: Am I required to pay off remainder of balance if I put a holding deposit on a used car and signed bill of sale?

I found a car I thought I liked at a used car lot, so I put a deposit on it with the intention of coming back the next day. When I got there I noticed some pretty bad frame rust that wasn’t mentioned in the listing online. I no longer want the car, however when I put the deposit down the dealer... Read more »

Morris Leo Greb
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Morris Leo Greb
answered on May 28, 2023

Demand a refund of your deposit. If not returned, contact the State of NJ Consumer Fraud Division.

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: In N J can an HOA borrow from the Capital Reserve to pay insurance premiums?
Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on May 28, 2023

That will be dependent on the by-laws and what is allowed. There is no way to answer your question with so little information and with the most important document missing.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can i get a full refund if i was sold a car but i didnt recieve the title yet from the dealership? The car broke down.

New jersey dealership, car broke down instantly, but dealership closed for the day

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answered on May 28, 2023

There is an insufficient amount of information to provide you with a definitive answer. However, retaining an experienced civil litigation attorney can probably rectify the problem quickly and may even be inexpensive.

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for New Jersey on
Q: Can a divorced husband have any rights to pensions earned after the divorce that his wife earns?

Other than the settlement at the time of the divorce and the pension is divided up does the husband have access to pension moneys earned after the divorce is finalized?

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on May 30, 2023

On its face, your question should be simple to answer BUT......

If your divorce agreement states that your former husband is entitled to XX% of the marital portion of your pension plan and that a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is to be entered, dividing the benefits, the next...
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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can an employer take pay away from a commission paid worker?

I am a commission paid employee (hair stylist) on w2. If a client is not happy with service and another hair stylist (coworker) preforms service to correct (or just make person happy not necessarily correcting) - the service value is subtracted from my pay and credited to other employee. Same thing... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Good afternoon I need to know the statue of limitations to sue a previous landlord for removal of my property.

Removal of property without my permission....2. I wasn't reimbursed for my overpayment of last month of rent I wasn't there for.3......i wasn't notified that any of my property was being moved if I still lived at the residence....I HAVE ALL DOCUMENTS TO PROVE EVERYTHING...

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: How do I remove my name from a mortgage if my spouse can’t or refuses to refinance and only he is on our house deed?

My yet-to-be-divorced spouse wants us to sign an agreement whereas he will pay me a sum of money to remove myself from our house deed. We would both remain on the mortgage but he would assume full payments for a year at which time he agreed to refinance to remove me from mortgage. What if after a... Read more »

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answered on May 25, 2023

This is a very complex situation that would exceed what most attorneys will include in a free consultation. You really need to retain an attorney who is experienced in both matrimonial law and civil litigation, as well as mortgage foreclosure defense. There are too many moving parts to provide a... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Collections for New Jersey on
Q: Does the selling of medical debt to 3rd party collection agencies violate HIPAA? If not, how not?

Doesn’t this give personal medical information to a 3rd party without the consent of the patient?

Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on May 25, 2023

The selling of medical debt to a collection agency or a junk debt buyer has nothing to do with HIPAA. There is nothing in HIPAA about debt collection, so that is why.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can u avoid deportation from U.S. if u have clean record, no problem ,paying taxes with green card ?

Hello, I have had a green card since 2015 through my parent's immigrant classification as a child of an alien. My parent obtained residency through my uncle, who is a citizen. However, my parent never entered the country for financial circumstances. I have been living here in the United States... Read more »

Monica E Rottermann
Monica E Rottermann
answered on May 30, 2023

You should consult with an immigration attorney who would have to review the denial to determine if USCIS is legally incorrect in their reasoning; you only have 30 days (33 days if mailed) from the date of the denial to file the N-336.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Can other types of assets (i.e., equipment, other physical property) also be included in a residential lease?

Specifically, can other types of assets (i.e., equipment, other physical property, etc.) external to the residential housing unit be leased to a tenant via a binding lease agreement? Today, a tenant could lease an apartment that includes a parking space and storage unit, and usually these assets... Read more »

Matthew Schutz
Matthew Schutz
answered on May 25, 2023

Your lease can include non-real estate items. In a residential tenancy typically these things are refrigerators, dishwashers, washer dryers, and other typical household goods. In a commercial or industrial setting and can include equipment relevant to the tasks at hand.

I would also include...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: If a witness for the prosecutor provide false statements for an indictment can a motion to dismiss be filed for perjury?
David A. Simon
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David A. Simon
answered on May 24, 2023

There is no such thing as a motion to dismiss for a witness lying. Typically, the credibility of a witness can be attacked through skilled cross-examination by a defense attorney. The jury gets to decide whether to believe this witness. This would be a factual issue to be determined by a jury as... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for New Jersey on
Q: Are employers allowed to deny me employment if I fail a drug test for the use of marijuana in New Jersey? I am 18.
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answered on May 25, 2023

Just because the use of marijuana has been decriminalized does not mean it could not interfere with your job.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Contracts and Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: Is it possible to sue former employer for lost wages after he refuses to complete paperwork to get my plumbing license?

He paid for my school and agreed verbally to sponsor me to get my plumbing license. Seven years later he’s refusing to fill out the apprenticeship certification for me. Is it possible to sue for lost wages for what I would have been making as a licensed master plumber?

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answered on May 25, 2023

There is an insufficient factual basis to answer your question. Without knowing the reasons why he will not fill out the apprenticeship certification it is impossible to answer your question. You are probably going to require a consultation with an experienced attorney to determine what options you... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: If a judgement was rendered on a matter that I failed to submit an answer, do I have any option to appeal?

I received a summons and failed to provide so answer in the allotted time. A judgment was rendered and I have not satisfied it. The judgement was regarding an accident I got into in 2019, I was uninsured at the time. There were only paint scratches to the other person’s car, but they sued me for... Read more »

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on May 23, 2023

Depending on how long ago it was, you may be able to file a motion to set aside based on excusable neglect.

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