by CJLS | Dec 15, 2023 | Eviction, Housing assistance, Housing-Problems, Tenant’s rights
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 additional fees. You should walk through the apartment and address any defects with the landlord. When you sign...
by CJLS | Jan 11, 2022 | Housing-Problems, Landlord Tenant Law, Tenant’s rights
As a tenant, you have the right to safe and decent housing. That is in fact one of the benefits of renting versus owning: that it is the landlord’s responsibility to provide a safe place to live and one that is functional. It is the landlord’s responsibility to...
by Khalik Hewitt, Esq. | Oct 23, 2015 | Eviction, Housing-Problems, Tenant’s rights
Using Landlord Identity Law is one of the many ways tenants can hold landlords’ feet to the fire. Tenants can challenge the landlord’s registration for the property every time they appear in court. Under New Jersey law, a landlord is required to register her property...
by Kevin R. Kieffer, Esq. | Oct 22, 2015 | Eviction, Housing assistance, Housing-Problems, Tenant’s rights
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 stay from the courts that will stop the eviction until they find a new place to move into. Hardship Stays are not easy to get,...
