answered on Dec 15, 2022
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 
Due to my work requirements I have had to train and rehabilitate animals . I have notified my apartment of my intentions of purchasing a home . However, they continue to send me letters of cease . I’d there anything I can do to prevent eviction as I finish my home buying journey . I always pay on... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2022
I don't understand the point of the question. While my colleague Mr. Gelb is correct, you can't make the landlord promise not to evict you, assuming that you are covered under New Jersey's anti-eviction act, you can't be evicted unless you violate 1 of 17 different restrictions.... View More
My new landlord bought my home in October 2022. He raised my rent from $965.00 to $1250.00 per month and had me sign a 2 month lease which brings me to the end of the year. Now he has decided that he will be raising my rent beginning Jan. 1. He wants to raise it to 1500 or 1600 per month. Is he... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2022
Check with the municipality if there is some rent control or stabilization program in effect. Also call your county's legal aid office for assistance. Otherwise the Landlord can charge whatever is deemed to be in the Landlord's best economic interest.
Moved out end of September. I sent them letter via Mail that I was not renewing in august. They said they never got letter when I called early September. Now over a month later they are not giving it back because they didn’t get enough notice
answered on Nov 14, 2022
You may file suit in Special Civil Part for return of the security deposit. If you win, you will be awarded an amount double the security deposit. If you retain an attorney and win, the landlord will be required to pay your legal fees.
Also my town is not rent controlled. Thanks in advanced !
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
To increase the rent on a month-to-month lease when your town isn't rent-controlled, you typically need to provide your tenants with a proper notice of rent increase. This notice should be in writing and should specify the amount of the increase, as well as when the new rent will take effect.... View More
Owner occupied landlord with single tenant who's s been on rental assistance for 4 years. Out of about 48 months, I've been told 42 checks have been either mailed or have been approved to be mailed, but I've received only 7. No checks in the last year. When I speak to the state,... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In this challenging situation, it's important to document all communications with the state agency and the tenant regarding the rental assistance payments. Keep records of all correspondence, including dates, names of officials you spoke with, and the details of the conversations. This... View More
Eviction is non-payment of rent. Civil suit is property damage and non payment of last month of rent. Both were forced to leave under bad conditions are very disgruntled. Eviction is scheduled for April 2 and civil trial with previous tenant is April 5.
answered on Mar 10, 2024
The tenant you are evicting can testify. You can ask him about his eviction for impeachment purposes, to show bias against you.
There were two tenants on lease, one is leaving. Other one will continue, update the lease to only one tenant and how the security deposit will be handed.
answered on Nov 1, 2023
A L-T attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It could be difficult to review leases or other documents with the format here, which is basically short form Q & A. If you are still seeking assistance with this, you could supplement your own searches with the... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2023
Every NJ lease whether oral or written is deemed to have a provision of quiet enjoyment. Except for emergency reasons such as leaking water or gas, no one can enter your apartment without your consent.
Agrees to have me get belongings this past Saturday, coup,le days after the 30 day window but we made arrangements to do it Saturday. Upon arrival, $5,000 worth of music instruments were gone. Landlord admitted taking it and say he is keeping it and I’m not allowed back for everything else. He... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2023
Speak to an attorney ASAP about filing an Order to Cause to prevent the landlord from disposing of the items he took as well as demanding the return of same.
If my landlord was making a small rule change and notified me via email, text and docusign and if I never saw it, could they issue me a cease notice and quit notice (also sent to me through email, text, and docusign)? Would that be able to be used in court as an official communication in my... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2023
The landlord's right to change terms in the lease can only be done if the lease provides that the landlord may make such changes and specifies the method of notice.
answered on Aug 8, 2023
The landlord has the ultimate right as to the terms of a lease. If the tenant rejects the offer, the tenant must vacate on the termination date in the current lease.
I am a senior, 76, and left my former apartment clean. I have witnesses as well as pictures. But in order to deduct from the return of my security deposit my former landlord is maligning me.
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answered on Aug 3, 2023
In New Jersey, using accusatory language and making false statements in texts could potentially be considered harassment, especially if the communication is persistent, unwanted, and intended to cause distress or harm to the recipient.
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Anyone can file suit. IIf without merit, the Court can impose sanctions on the person who filed the complaint. The real question is whether or not the person can win!
May of this year I was told I had 60 days to find a new place because he was selling the property. He never gave me formal notice. I rushed myself to find a place had to empty my savings account to pay for the deposit of a new place and now I just found yesterday he had no intentions of selling... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2023
You may have a cause of action. Speak to a real estate attorney with litigation experience.
Technically, I'm a squatter vs. a tenet as I sold the house to a realty company. I simply need 1 week, 2 weeks at most to secure housing. I am a 62-year old woman on disability. I live well below poverty line and finding new home has been challenging. I have no intention of staying/squatting,... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2023
Yes, if it provided for in the lease. If there is no provision for payment of legal fees and court costs, the Court may not award same to the landlord.
My landlord also filled out the application as if he were me. He was getting ready to receive over $15000 in my name, for a house that I was not going to reside in.
answered on Jul 7, 2023
Contact the District of NJ US Attorney's office. There are three vicinages in NJ, Newark, Trenton, and Camden. Call the closest one.
We are currently under a yearly lease which ends Oct 2023. I have given them 90 plus day’s notice that we will selling. June of this year they gave me an already late rent check which was returned for insufficient funds. As of today their rent is again due. When or how can I go about starting the... View More
Enforceable? I’ve lived here for 32 years and have always had a cat or two, but they changed their policy to no pets and said that I was grandfathered in. My cat just passed away, and I asked the office to expect a call from a cat rescue, as they wanted to know that I could have a cat. I was told... View More
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