He started eviction proceedings against me. Can he evict me? Never had proper heating or cooling system that worked. I have on-going certified documentation requesting repairs of heating and cooling system. As a response, he is summoning me to court for non-payment of rent.
Make sure you attend the court hearing and be prepared to pay the rent you've withheld. At the Court hearing prior to go before the judge there will most likely be a mediation. Tell the mediator about the problems. Also be sure to ask the town whether the apartment has been listed as required... Read more »
It’s a domestic violence case against the state
People are convicted of things they did not do all the time. The trier of fact decides what are "facts" and what are "lies". In municipal or family court that is a judge. In Criminal Indictable cases that is a jury. So even though you think this is something you haven't... Read more »
Hello, my lease ended on 30th june and sent several text to my landlord for my security deposit of 3900. She sent an email on 1st aug that i will get a refund of only 1286 stating she painted the house and made. I the house was in good condition as i only lived there for a year, the only that was... Read more »
If the amount is less than $3000, file a complaint in small claims court.
I got a speeding ticket in Virginia, but I have a New Jersey License. I read a couple things that said the points will be transferred based on home state. So I was trying to figure out if it is just 2 points or the full 6 points that Virginia will give me.
As Virginia is part of the Motor Vehicle Compact (meaning reciprocal) you probably will get the full 6 points. Find an attorney to represent you in Virginia and get the points reduced if possible
I was reading The Rent Security Deposit Act (N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 – N.J.S.A. 46:8-26). We moved in 10 months ago and didn't realize that the landlord failed to provide us the security deposit notice within 30 days and they never did. Now we are planning to move out when the annual lease is about... Read more »
Yes
I got divorced a year ago and agreed to let my ex-wife keep the house so that she can stay there with my child and she in exchange paid off a small credit card debt. A year later she has now decided to sell the house and I am still on the mortgage and deed. I am being told that since I am still on... Read more »
The first choice would be to speak to the attorney who represented you in the divorce proceedings. Thed second choice would be any attorney with both real estate and matrimonial matters.
Yes Failure to observe a signal is a 2-point ticket. The points will go on your license unless you fight the ticket at court and win. Your best chance of eliminating these points is with a good lawyer representing you for the charge. Even if your guilty of the charge in most cases a good lawyer... Read more »
The starting point is the language of your divorce settlement agreement. In most agreements, the lawyers agree to language that says that when dividing up defined contribution type assets (IRA's, 401K plans, etc) the gains and losses attributable to the marital portion will be shared by the... Read more »
Property is located in Bayamon PR. I currently live in New Jersey USA. What would be, if any, the tax liabilities.
Retain the services of an attorney admitted to the PR bar!
I am a recently naturalized US Citizen. My kids are eligible for derivative citizenship, but won't get their US passports in time before we are to travel to Canada. We have not applied for N-600 or passports for them. Can they travel using their still valid green cards, even though they have... Read more »
Depending on the method of travel your children may be admitted back into the USA with just their green cards but they should have a travel document(s) or passport. I assume you are flying. I suggest you check with the airlines.
Yes, the statute you cited requires you to notify the police. The fact that you notified your insurance company is not considered in regards to a violation of this statute. If you are charged with this offense, I suggest that you hire a good lawyer as you're looking at the possibility of jail... Read more »
if medicaid sees that her house was transfered to me (son) within the previous 5 yrs do i have to give medicaid the house in order for her to be admitted to a nursing home with out delay ?
Most states allow a give back of property (in certain contexts called a "penalty cure") by the kids to the parents. So no, they will not seize the house.
If you received the house from her recently, a give back may be the best thing. However, if she "otherwise... Read more »
Hello! My 9 years old refuses to go overnight with her dad every other weekend. Last weekend she went forced by her dad”s attorney intimidating letter. I have to pick her up a 3:30 am she couldn’t sleep, she said she was scare but she doesn’t say of what. When we get home she went to sleep... Read more »
My guess is that you and your husband recently separated and since separating, your husband wants to put in place a parenting time plan and he has enlisted the assistance of a lawyer and they have told you that if you do not cooperate with their efforts to put this plan in place, they will seek... Read more »
There is a sign posted saying it is private property can cars will be towed if they park illegally. Our neighbor constantly has visitors who use our lot even when we have asked him to stop. The police have been called multiple times regarding this issue.
Call a local towing service and discuss what remedies are available to prevent and/or cure illegal parking on your property.
The answer would depend on what you were ticketed for. Since we do not know that it's impossible to answer your question
When was 2020 NJSA Section 9:6-3 Cruelty and neglect of children; crime of fourth degree; remedies -revision implemented DATE?
You would need to spend the time just like a lawyer to look that up on the legislative history for the statute. You need to do this online and I suggest using Westlaw or Lexis, be aware they will charge you for the search
She also sent me a letter for me to sign saying I do not contest whats written in the complaint and also that I wave the time I'm aloud to respond to this complaint. My problem and question is if I sign this letter can she go and change the complaint since she would have my signature saying... Read more »
The problem is what is in her request for judgment and whether you have all potential disputes resolved. If you have any outstanding disputes (child custody/support, alimony, equitable distribution of assets and/or debts), then you have to be very, very careful about what you sign. You should... Read more »
I know the parent has a right to refuse grandparents time, but I also thought legally I can’t discuss extra time out of my court ordered agreement considering my daughters father lives at his mothers house (where parenting time takes place). Plus I don’t trust the mother as she could be asking... Read more »
There is no particular "legal" way to decline the request. I would just recommend keeping any communication that you have with her (which you are not required to have in the first place) as short and simple as possible, without any judgmental or confrontational statements.
I contacted township due to safety concerns I had over removal of leaking oil tank in my basement. Landlords then repeatedly threatened to evict. County DOH came out to inspect. Landlords insist they don’t have to “accommodate” my schedule making repairs required by DOH. Won’t provide... Read more »
Become proactive. Open an escrow checking or savings account. Notify in writing ( best to use certified mail return receipt required) to the Landlord that the monthly rent will be placed into the escrow account until all required repairs are scheduled to your satisfaction and are completed by... Read more »
I bought a house from a relocation company and was told my seller was relocating for work. After having many issues with my new house I came to find out that my seller is a flipper and flipped a house prior to flipping mine and "relocated" ten minutes away to the next town over. I believe... Read more »
By way of answer can a seller be described as being 'motivated' when all the seller wishes to communicate is that perhaps there is negotiating room in the asking purchase price, or describing a home as 'cute' when the seller means small. It is called puffing. Sellers do it all... Read more »
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