Housing Articles

Order for Orderly Removal – Requesting More Time to Move

If you have been sued for eviction and you lose your eviction case, the judge will enter a Judgment for Possession. A Judgment of Possession give the landlord the possession of the apartment, and...

Helping New Jersey Residents Access Energy and Utility Assistance

Rising living costs have made it increasingly difficult for many households to keep up with monthly utility bills. Fortunately, a variety of programs across New Jersey are designed to help residents...

What to Do if Your Landlord Shuts Off Your Utilities

Who this article is for: Tenants whose heat, electricity, gas, or water are included in their rent. Any tenant whose landlord shuts off their utilities on purpose. This article does not apply to...

The Importance of Paying Your Rent

In New Jersey, it’s not easy for a landlord to make a paying tenant leave their home. Tenants have rights even if a lease (rental agreement) ends or the building is sold. That’s why New Jersey is...

How Eviction Works

A tenant can be evicted for several reasons, including failure to pay rent or consistently paying late, damage to the apartment, or violation of lease rules. You can only be evicted through a court...

The Landlord Tenant Court Process

In order to be lawfully evicted, a Landlord must bring a Tenant to Court by filing an eviction action in the Special Civil Part, Landlord Tenant Court. If your Landlord changes the locks without...

Getting Your Landlord to Fix Poor Conditions in Your Apartment

Your landlord has a legal responsibility to keep your apartment in good repair. This does not mean that they have to fix every scratch or secure every screw. The landlord has to ensure that all of...

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...

Habitability: What you’re entitled to as a tenant

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...