Blog – Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc.

Derechos del inquilino

December 28, 2023

Derechos del inquilino Consejos para mudarse a un piso Antes de mudarse, consiga un contrato de alquiler por escrito en el que se especifiquen claramente

Tenant’s Rights

December 15, 2023

Tenant’s Rights Tips for moving into an apartment Before moving in, get a written lease that clearly states the lease terms, monthly rent, and any

The State Court System

November 5, 2015

Every state has its own court system. State court systems are often very similar, but not the same. New Jersey’s court system has trial level

The Federal Court System

November 5, 2015

Federal courts are the courts of the national government. Federal trial level courts are called District Courts. Every state has at least one federal District

How to Use Landlord Identity Law as a Defense for Eviction

October 23, 2015

Challenge Property Registration Using Landlord Identity Law is one of the many ways tenants can hold landlords’ feet to the fire. Tenants can challenge the

Hardship Stay of Eviction: The Worst Named Law in Housing

October 22, 2015

There is a misconception that a tenant has 30 days to leave their apartment after getting the eviction. Or that they can get a hardship

Understanding the Court System

October 16, 2015

If you have a legal problem, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of the court system. Sometimes, people assume all judges and all

Unemployment Compensation

October 6, 2015

The Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB) program meets the short-term needs of people who are unemployed. The Federal law sets basic standards. History The states set

Bankruptcy

October 6, 2015

The purpose of bankruptcy is to help people with a lot of debt make a fresh financial start. The most common reasons people file for

The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act

September 25, 2015

A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a civil order that offers legal help for victims of domestic violence. A judge can issue an order that

Getting Your Landlord to Make Repairs

August 31, 2015

Your landlord has a legal responsibility to keep your apartment in good repair. This, however, does not mean that he has to fix every scratch

Revenge Porn: What to Do If Somebody Puts Your Private Photos Online

August 28, 2015

Today, most people have easy access to camera phones. Camera phones allow people to take and send photos in an instant. Sadly, some people use

Immigration Remedies for Victims of Domestic Violence

August 27, 2015

For many victims of domestic violence, asking for help is very difficult. This is especially true for immigrants. Victims without legal status sometimes think the

When the Law Permits You to Back Out of a Signed Contract

August 21, 2015

There is a common misconception that a consumer has three days to change his or her mind and back out of a contract after signing

In our words...

Tenant's Rights

Ending or Extending Child Support

Employment while receiving Social Security Disability Benefits

Eligibility for SSI and Ownership of Assets

Are You "Judgment Proof?"

Social Security and SSI

Medicaid Programs

Medicare Parts B and D

Medicaid Estate Recovery

Understanding the Parts of Medicare

Responding to a Credit Card Debt Lawsuit

Orderly Removal

Habitability: What you're entitled to as a tenant

Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Tax Foreclosures

Living Wills: all you need to know

Power of Attorney: all you need to know

Requesting a Temporary Restraining Order