Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

I signed a one year lease on April, 2009. At the time of the lease, I paid six months rent in advance. I have recently learned that although my landlord received the six months rent in advance IN ADDITION to the 1.5 months security deposit, that he did not open a secured tenant account for the purposes of the security deposit! What is my recourse?


Asked on 9/30/09, 9:06 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

You must give him thirty days notice that he must advise you of the name of the bank and the account number where your your deposit is being held and that failing same you will use the

rent deposit as a credit against you rent as it comes due.

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Answered on 10/05/09, 10:14 am
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

You have a claim against him, since he is NOT allowed to take six month's rent in advance from a residential tenant who is renting an apartment.

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Answered on 10/05/09, 10:17 am


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