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I have owned a house for about 3 years now. The property is about 60 years old. It is a 2 family with finished basement. Basement is vacant.
I just received a letter that zoning department, fire prevention unit and housing enforcement unit wants to see my house. What exactly will they... View More 
answered on Mar 26, 2018
In general they look for criminal and civil violations of both municipal ordinances and state regulations and laws. If a violation is found you will be given either notice to correct or a summons to appear in court.
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answered on Mar 24, 2018
Any time, prior to purchasing a foreclosure, you need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense attorney, who will have the expertise to help you avoid problems with foreclosed properties, which can have devastating financial consequences for the uneducated and unprepared.
Property is located in Nurnberg Germany. I am located in New Jersey.
answered on Mar 23, 2018
Best to ask your accountant because it all starts and is about taxes.
North bergen, NJ
answered on Mar 22, 2018
Maybe, but Either your upstairs neighbor or condo board would be responsible for the damage depending on where the leak originated.
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answered on Mar 10, 2018
Your NJ tax lien is not going to go away until it is paid. A title search pertains to a property, so you would have to ask a PA attorney what will show up on a PA title search.
When doing a title search for me will they search in New Jersey based upon my NJ address, or use my NJ address to see if i have liens in Penn?
answered on Mar 10, 2018
The search will typically be conducted in the county where the real estate is located except if your lender for example suspects something and wants to look elsewhere for something.
Filed but now dismissed. I am the only heir. If I get administrator from surrogate
Court - can I then stop the auction this is in Union county NJ b
answered on Mar 5, 2018
You will need to move quickly. As of 2014, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a rule that makes it easier for anyone who inherits a home to get on the mortgage and qualify to make payments. Federal law also prohibits lenders from requiring the loan to be paid in full whenever a mortgage... View More
she told me basically to sign over POA to the lawyer....sorry but she has been the main contact and i am very unhappy so no i wont sign POA and I am attending to collect my money...she even tried saying since I am using them for the house I am also buying they usually keep the money til after that... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2018
Typically this will depend on the terms of the contract you have with both your buyer and your attorney. The contract can direct how funds are to be dispersed.
Side of our house needs new siding, our home is historic- they destroyed an historic well on our property, new landscaping needs to be done. We have stress cracks in the inside where the car hit the outside of the house
answered on Mar 26, 2018
Get an estimate for restoring the well using the origninal materials. Run it through your homeowners they will go after the guy, get back your deductible is the easiest way. Make a calim against him. Questions? Contact a member of the NJ Assn for Justice.
answered on Feb 18, 2018
You can try mailing them the security deposit to the old address and most likely they left a forwarding order. If not at least you will have proof you tried, otherwise you probably have to give it to the State of NJ as un claimed funds, it is not your money to keep.
Is there a statue of limitations on the length of time it takes her to give me her new address before I can keep the deposit?
answered on Mar 26, 2018
You would be unable to keep the deposit. The money is not yours. There are procedures to turn the money over to the State of New Jersey as unclaimed funds. It is important to follow those procedures properly. Not handling a security deposit properly can lead to your former tenant having grounds... View More
Uncle has his broker's license and until I pay off the house the deed is in his name. Can he claim any losses on the house even the the deed has the house listed as his 2nd home?
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answered on Feb 10, 2018
There is an insufficient factual basis to answer your question, so please rewrite it and provide more details.
answered on Jan 31, 2018
You probably don't have access to LexisNexis or WestLaw so try https://scholar.google.com. Click on the "Case Law" and "New Jersey courts" radial buttons. Search for "doctrine of equitable conversion" OR "equitable conversion doctrine". After hitting... View More
Signed a lease 2 months prior to moving in wasn’t able to see the place until the day before moving in multiple issues wrong heat and hot water was advertised to be free heat was not warming the whole apartment new system installed which now runs our electric bill up bathroom needed to be... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Yes, you can sue if you can properly allege fraud. Residential Landlords are running a business like any other business. If they engage in any deceptive and fraudulent practices with a tenant they can be held liable under the consumer fraud act. You'll need an attorney experienced in... View More
My usual electricity bill is 150$. So 200$ I am looking from owner.
I am pregnant, my parents are coming for 6 months visit. Owner was informed of it earlier but she says it was assumed for few weeks. There is no guest policy in our rental agreement. We understand per USA policy asking for... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Start with getting an attorney to write a letter on your behalf. This often fixes problems without having to go to court.
after I tried to reactivate my LLC I discovered I could not if it was cancelled. not knowing I had a condo under my LLC and now that I am under contract I need to obtain clear title. I was hoping a lawyer can do a quick claim deed but I am not sure if this is the best solution to my problem. it... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2018
You cannot transfer any asset into an LLC that is not active. Your situation will require an in person consultation with an attorney who can review all documents and see what the solution is. If there was a mortgage on the condo, you could have violated the "Due on Sale Clause" which is... View More
I had a rental property that was sold at sheriff sale in NJ--foreclosed on by first mortgage co. I know that NJ statute N.J.S.A. 2A:50-8 says that the junior lien holder only has 1 year to sue or debt is time barred. However, does this statute only apply to property that was primary residence... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2018
What you really need to be concerned about is filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy to wipe out any personal liability for your debts. You have been lucky so far, but don't push your luck. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is not simply filling out forms. Trying to handle this matter yourself is not wise. You do... View More
I re-financed my mortgage last year. Now the mortgage company is saying that they undercollected for property taxes, resulting in a shortage in my escrow account and my monthly mortgage cost going up by hundreds of dollars. They say that I signed closing documents stating how much property taxes... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2018
Your situation will require an in person consultation and document review, in order to give you truly meaningful advice.
He does not have a lease just a verbal agreement that he can stay as long as he works. He did contribute $300.00 for the month of January towards the rent & utilities.
He has only worked for me for 2 weeks & I caught him stealing. Do I have to go through all the steps to evict him... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2018
YES, you need to retain a landlord-tenant attorney. If there are any exceptions that allow a more brief time to evict, the attorney can advise you.
My contract has a start date but no end date I thought they said six months but I have no proof of this in writing. This is a real estate contract
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answered on Jan 21, 2018
That will depend on a significant number of factors, which your post does not provide. You need an in person consultation with an experienced attorney, who with all the facts can draft the right type of contract.
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