Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

i moved here to indiana 2 months ago but i am still renting an apartment in bemar nj right by the ocean. needless to say my apartment complex is flooded and as of now it is unlivable. Before the storm i sent my november rent check of $1095.00. Hearing the damage after the storm i went to cancel the payment of the check thru my bank. Well instead of cancelling check 2011..cancelled 211. Anyhow on november 5 my landlord cashed my check, i am very angry that he did it since my place is still un liveable. i found out thru another tenant that the whole place is flooded and they have to redue all the electric. so my question is how can i get my rent check back. i did call them several times. they havent return my calls, so i sent them a letter requesting my check, so just want to know my legal rights. thank you

Asked on 11/09/12, 6:19 pm

Matthew Schutz Matthew R. Schutz, Esq.

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You have habitability issues with the premsis. Your rent should be suspended until the apartment is liveable

Answered on 11/10/12, 3:15 pm

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