Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

Eviction!

You need to file an eviction action to get her out. She is in the apartment with an Oral Lease and has not paid the rent. Telling you to keep the security deposit is not paying the rent.

Keep in mind that this advice is given based on the little bit of information that you have provided in your question. My advice may change based on other information. Further, no one can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. You cannot rely on this advice because we have not personally met and you have not retained me as an attorney. If you have not already done so, you should immediately meet with a landlord/tenant attorney for a full consultation before you take any further steps. Good luck! Rob Gleaner

Re: tenant

You should go to the clerk of the landlord/tenant court in your county and file a complaint to regain possession of the apartment due to the nonpayment of rent. The security deposit can not be used to pay rent without your consent.

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Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com