Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

It belongs to your mother-in-law. Unless you have a written agreement, such as a lease, she may have the right to require you to vacate the house.

THIS RESPONSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH YOU.

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The house belongs to your mother-in-law. However, so long as she does not sell it, move into it, and/or you keep paying what you have agreed to as rent, she cannot make you leave. You should talk to an attorney to get a full explanation of your rights.