Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

Under what circumstance is the owner of a house not obligated to pay tenants relocation assistance for an illegal apartment? I am the prime tenant for my parents in their house in NJ. I installed a countertop in the attic where I previously lived thus making it illegal (I did, not the landlords). Now I have to evict & fear that I have to pay 6 months rent to these people who have been rude and not paid rent.


Asked on 7/24/10, 5:43 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

By law you are required to pay relocation. Did you try to evicit for lack of rent payment?

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Answered on 7/25/10, 10:29 am
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

You may be stuck with it, but you may have other claims against them to offset this. You need a lawyer, I think. Call me if you like, I have handled cases like this. 201 820 3460.

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Answered on 7/26/10, 8:16 am


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