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 your lease, make sure that you get a copy and that you
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 landlord’s registration for the property every time they appear in court. Under New Jersey law, a landlord is required to register her property rented for residential use. The requirement for
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, especially if you are being
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 on the counters, and secure every screw on all the light fixtures. The landlord has to insure that all of the parts of your apartment which are necessary to live
