Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

Most leases contain a clause absolving the LL of responsibility for things beyond his control. Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath are beyond the LL control. Unless you can show that the LL was some how negligent, I'm afraid you are out of luck

It depends on your lease. If the landlord is responsible for providing power and heat, you may be entited to a rent abatement. However, most well-drafted leases absolve the landlord of responsibiltiy for things beyond the landlord's control. So, unless your ability to occupy the premises is permanently affected, you probalby still have to pay rent.

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