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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law and Animal / Dog Law for New Jersey on
Q: My ex and I bought a dog. We broke up. What our my odds of getting the dog? She wants to share the dog I do not.

The dog is on my credit card and I'm the main name on the vet and doggy day care record. I have credit card records showing all of the food and toys I have purchased for him. Also have all of the vet bills and 6 out of 8 are on my credit card. The last 4 months (post breakup) I have made a... View More

Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Nov 25, 2019

Do you seriously believe a Court will want to get involved in this matter? I can understand that a dog is almost like a child, but a Judge may not be so tolerant. Perhaps you could give you ex a different dog to try to work this out?

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Intellectual Property, Real Estate Law and Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: What will I need to do to claim my fathers property in Luquillo, Puerto Rico?

I brought my father to living in New Jersey 3 years ago because of his declining health. My father never put the property under my name because he was always to ill to go back to PR. My father is now in a nursing home and we don't know what to do about the property. We don't want to lose... View More

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answered on Nov 10, 2019

You need to contact an attorney who is licensed there.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate, Estate Planning, Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: My step-father owns the house. My mom married him and her name is also on the deed to the house. She died first

and now my step-father passed away. On his will he has his son being the one to get the house. Am I entitled to my mom's half of the house

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answered on Sep 18, 2019

It depends on EXACTLY how the house was titled when your mother passed. It might have all gone to your step-father and then to his son pursuant to his will, but there are a myriad other possibilities. Show the deed and the two death certificates to a local real estate attorney or a local probate... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: How long do I have to wait as the landlord to file eviction papers when they stop paying rent in NJ?
Peter A. Michael
Peter A. Michael
answered on Sep 26, 2019

You do not have to wait. The state of New Jersey does not require legal notice or an allotted time period of waiting prior to filing a summons and complaint with the NJ Courts for Non-Payment of rent. My firm offers a free in office consultation for your case. Feel free to contact me at anytime!

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: A married person passed away without a will and has surviving adult children. Does the surviving husband inherit all?

The couple bought a house in NJ while married and have adult children on their own before they were married.

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Sep 12, 2019

The answer really depends on the assets such as if it was only a house, maybe? I suggest setting up a consultation with a lawyer if you need to know your rights.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: My tenant broke the lease, but the condo association won't let me re-rent the apartment. What are my landlord rights?

My condo association rules stipulate that landlords are not allowed to re-rent the apartment until the end of the lease. Under NJ law, I believe I have to make a reasonable effort to rent out the apartment, but my condo association restricts this. What can I do? I'd like to avoid going after... View More

Marcel Wurms
Marcel Wurms
answered on Sep 9, 2019

It would seem to me that once the tenant broke the lease, that effectively terminated it. However, without seeing the actual lease and condo rules, I can only provide my best guess.

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for New Jersey on
Q: Home contractor installed sump pumps stopped working after 4 months and he stopped responding to calls/emails/texts

We had a contractor help install sump pumps to divert rain water to the sidewalk to prevent potential house flooding a few months ago. In the contract, he mentioned the sump pump would be covered with a 10 year warranty. When the sump pumps stopped working a few months after the install, we reached... View More

Marcel Wurms
Marcel Wurms
answered on Sep 9, 2019

Hire an attorney to find the contractor, and then you can bring suit. Under the NJ Consumer Fraud law, you are likely entitled to treble damages and attorney fees.

Good luck.

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: my landlord locked me out of my house and took my stuff without any of the action notice just told me to be out in one

Call the pennsauken police they told me I had no leg to stand on because we had no lease now I have no belongings and I'm homeless

Marcel Wurms
Marcel Wurms
answered on Sep 9, 2019

If you were a tenant, the landlord may not lock you out and may not dispose of your belongings. Go see a local attorney ASAP. If you can't afford one, call Camden County Legal Services.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: Does this law apply to all renters or only seniors? 2A:42-6.1. Grace period for payment of rent
Marcel Wurms
Marcel Wurms
answered on Sep 9, 2019

That clause only applies to senior citizens receiving Social Security Old Age Pensions, Railroad Retirement Pensions or other governmental pensions in lieu of Social Security Old Age Pensions, and by recipients of Social Security Disability Benefits, Supplemental Security Income or benefits under... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can an owner occupied home new lease renewal not have grace period payment or is this for elderly disabled in nj
Marcel Wurms
Marcel Wurms
answered on Sep 9, 2019

There is no requirement for a grace period, unless the tenant is a senior citizens receiving Social Security Old Age Pensions, Railroad Retirement Pensions or other governmental pensions in lieu of Social Security Old Age Pensions, and by recipients of Social Security Disability Benefits,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can a landlord sue me for past due rent if I moved out 2 years ago?

I signed a lease to rent a home with my mother approx. 5 years ago. The lease was up after one year and we did not renew. We stayed in the home paying rent on a month to month basis. I moved out 2 years ago. Recently my mother fell behind on the rent and the landlord issued a summons against the... View More

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answered on Aug 21, 2019

Yes the landlord can sue you, but if that happens, then you can (depending on your overall financial situation) file for bankruptcy.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: in new jersey can someone give another person their share of a estate
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Aug 8, 2019

More information would be needed to properly answer your question but in general once the person dies the person who would get their share of an estate can renounce it or even transfer to someone else

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: Does My Wife (cuz we’re legally married but we’re separated) needs to sign In order to refinance?

I bought a house in NJ (in 2018) and I’ trying to refinance, I’m married (not in the USA) but in a process to get divorced, the house is not the principal matrimonial residence and she is not in the title, because NJ is a Dower State, Does she needs to sign any paper because a dower interest?

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answered on Jul 30, 2019

Unless both parties sign and cooperate, there will be no refinance. However, NJ is an equitable distribution state, not a dower state. The concept of dower is totally irrelevant to NJ law. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who also practices real estate law to represent you in... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for New Jersey on
Q: My house was foreclosed on a tax lien The people who paid my taxes unknowingly to me did a fraudulent transfer.

They are trying to evict me and I still own the house. Who can help me I need a public defender

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Jul 16, 2019

Public defenders are not available for civil or administrative matters. You'll need to retain counsel to advise you on your rights and responsibilities.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for New Jersey on
Q: My mother in law is debt about $100,000 She owns 2 homes outright and believes that the debt dies with her Is she right?

She lives on the rental money from a condo and lives in the other home. We have been trying to have her put the houses in her daughters name but she wont because she uses the tax breaks from owning the homes.

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jun 17, 2019

Maybe not. Depending on the kind of debt, if the creditors want to enforce their rights they can sue your mother's estate (i.e., the houses and ay other assets she owns) after she passes. Consult a collections lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Banking for New Jersey on
Q: When two co-borrowers own a home in NJ if one person wants to sell and the other doesn't, can a sale be forced?

The remaining mortgage amount is an amount one co-borrower can pay independent of the other co-borrower. (In fact, one co-borrower has always made 100% of the mortgage payments.) One co-borrower is not planning to move; the other had moved away from the home years ago. Both co-borrowers pay real... View More

Vincent Gallo
Vincent Gallo
answered on May 24, 2019

Under normal circumstances, one person can force the sale of real estate by means of an action in partition.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: If mother and daughter own house together. If mother passes does the sibling have rights to that home

Mother and daughter on deed. Mother passed away does other sibling have rights to mothers home. Or it solely goes to daughter

Vincent Gallo
Vincent Gallo
answered on May 9, 2019

A thorough examination of the deed will disclose the answer.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: I am buying the house I rent and currently live in, should security dep be returned to me?
Vincent Gallo
Vincent Gallo
answered on May 5, 2019

It should be, provided that when you close you don’t raise issues as to the condition of the house that you may have created.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: Did I abandon my house

My husband and I own a house with my brother-in-law a 50-50 split. in 2014 my husband and I separated for 1 year and have since reconciled. my brother-in-law is claiming that during that year I abandoned the property and I have no say in anything that took place in the house. I believe that since... View More

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answered on May 2, 2019

Your brother-in-law is totally wrong. If you cannot amicably resolve the outstanding matters, then you will need to retain an experienced litigation attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can I evict a couple in NJ for non payment even if they are in divorce proceedings ?
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answered on May 1, 2019

The divorce is totally irrelevant to any eviction.

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