Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey
can a tenant be charged criminally for destruction or theft of landlords property?
Asked on 10/13/11, 12:45 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett
Corbett Law Firm LLC
The same behavior can constitute both a civil and a criminal offense. A civil suit does not preclude a criminal action and vica versa.
See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm
Answered on 10/13/11, 12:55 pm
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