Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

Re: Landlord-Tenant Rights and Law

I�m not sure what you mean by �out of your lease for 17 years�. Do you mean that the original lease was never renewed in writing, but that you remained a tenant all this time?

As far as the interest on your security deposit. You are to receive this in cash at the end of very year, or that amount is to be deducted from he next term�s rent. It doesn�t sound like this was ever done. The number of apartments in your building dictates what the interest rate would be on your deposit, but the min. is probably the regular rate of interest that a the bank is paying. You can find out hat the interest rates were by contacting the bank where your deposit was being held.

How long ago did you leave the apartment? That could have an impact on your rights as well, but an attorney would certainly need more information.

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Frank Bosley