I guess the first question is how long have you lived there? If what you're saying is true, and you been living there for a while, it may be worthwhile to sue your landlord for damages or overbilling you on the electricity. As part of the lawsuit your entitled to have discovery (find out from... View More

There is no self help allowed by the Courts of New Jersey. The landlord must follow the statutory requirements for eviction. Thus the landlord must file an action in Cort to evict you. You should check with the municipality to see if it is a legal dwelling unit. There must be a smoke detector... View More

Two issue. The first being is whether or not the landlord has posted the appropriate signage about improper parking. The second is whether the two lease spots are included in the lease. If so, you, you are entitled to quiet enjoyment. This places a burden on the Landlord's shoulders to monitor... View More

No. I would suggest the failure to provide heat this time of year to constructive eviction and is illegal in New Jersey. Since there is a prior order requiring him to provide heat, I would suggest your next step is to go back to court and get an order finding him in contempt and requesting an... View More

The installation of the lockbox has created an even greater obligation on the landlord to maintain the appropriate heat and cooling levels. He now becomes completely responsible. Pursuant to the provision of quiet enjoyment how was the landlord able to enter your apartment? Did you give him... View More

The first issue is that you failed to indicate in which NJ county the property is located. The best solution would be to retain the services of a local attorney who has estate and landlord - tenant experience as there may be other choices in addition to ejectment such as a partition action.

There is no self help in NJ. This means that in order to evict you, he must file suit in Court. If he failed to register, the Court will dismiss the case until he does register. Further if he failed to obtain a smoke detector certification and provide with a copy, he will be subject to severe... View More

This depends on the terms of your lease. Does it include a provision as to the responsible party. In any event, there is no self help in NJ. Eviction proceedings must adhere to the statutory requirements and a court hearing.

Your question fails to state whether the notice was a letter from the landlord or an ntice from the Court after a court earing was scheduled. If a letter from the landlord with no notice from the Court, you do not have to move, NJ Courts do not recognize self help. The Landlord must follow the... View More

Chancery Court in NJ does not hear suit concerning money. It is a Court of Equity. Suits for damages are heard in Law Division. Depending on the amount in controversy, suits for money damages are in small claim, special civil part, or superior court.

Open the escrow account, pay your tent timely, send copy of deposit receipt to landlord. There is no self help permitted in NJ for evictions by a landlord. Statutory proceeds must be followed. A court appearance would be required, You will have an opportunity to explain the situation to a judge.... View More

The bank where the escrow will be opened requires a W-9. No W-9, no account. NJ law requires that a tenant's security deposit be placed in an interest bearing account. The interest earned is split between the tenant and landlord.

The security deposit, although help by the landlord, is the property of the tenant. the LL is required to set up a seperate, interest bearing account foir the security and the income is attributable to the tenant. The financial institution will require the SSN andW-9 of the tenant to set up the... View More

I am unclear on what you mean by your question. Generally speaking, the statute of limitation on all contract actions is 6 years. Depending on when your tenant left in 2017, your coming up against the statute of limitations to sue him for the rent he owes.

If you are talking about filing an... View More

You would need to file an ejectment action. Ejectment is the remedy that you use where you have someone trespassing on your property. Since your son is 33 years old, he should be out on his own. Your obligation to support him ended when he turned 18. He needs to be given formal notice that he has... View More

The problem you have is that under its terms the Anti-Eviction Act (AEA) does not apply to buildings which are 1) 3 units or less and 2) owner-occupied. When your new landlord moved into the building he removed your tenancy from the protections of the AEA. In that circumstance, the provisions of... View More

Pay into escrow account. Notify Landlord in writing with proof of deposit by certified mail return receipt required that payment will be released once the required work is done.

The time it will take depends mostly on the backlog in your county.

If you intend to lease the property, you must register with the municipality. Failure to do will affect your ability to proceed with filing suit against a tenant. You must also have the property inspect for compliance with the municipal smoke detector ordinance,

Evictions procedures are governed by NJ statutes. The process must be strictly adhered to by the Landlord. Included in the statute is giving required notice which must be for a reason listed in the statute. There is no self help nor lockouts for residential leases permitted in New Jersey. In order... View More