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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...
How to Use Landlord Identity Law as a Defense for Eviction
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...
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The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act
A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a civil order a judge can issue that requires an abuser to stay away from the survivor of domestic violence. The TRO can also provide other...
Power of Attorney: all you need to know
What is a Power of Attorney (POA)? A power of attorney is a document that allows you, the principal, to give another person, referred to as an “agent”, the ability to make...
Consumer:
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When the Law Permits You to Back Out of a Signed Contract
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 on the dotted line. This is not universally...
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Employment while receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
Question: can you work while receiving Social Security disability benefits? Answer: yes, but there are important rules that must be followed. First, it’s important to know...
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Cómo responder a una demanda por deuda de tarjeta de crédito
Representación Ser representado en la corte por un abogado normalmente resulta en un mejor resultado, así que primero intente obtener asistencia legal. El Colegio de Abogados de...
Poder notarial
¿Qué es un poder notarial (Poder)? Un poder es un documento que le permite a usted, el mandante, otorgarle a otra persona, conocida como “agente o apoderado”, la capacidad de...
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How to Get Ready for Your Domestic Violence Trial 如何為家庭暴力審判做好準備
一旦您獲得臨時限制令 (Temporary Restraining Order，簡稱TRO) 後，法院將會給您一個日期返回法庭申請最終限制令 (Final Restraining Order，簡稱FRO) 。如果您是家庭暴力 (domestic violence ，簡稱DV)...
為什麼取得最終限制令 – Why Getting a Final Restraining Order Is Just the First Step to Escape Domestic Violence
為什麼取得最終限制令 (Final Restraining Order簡稱FRO) 只是擺脫家庭暴力 (Domestic Violence) 的第一步 本文是由中部澤西法律服務處資深律師Martine Cohen, Esq. 撰寫 (August 8, 2025)...
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