Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey
tenant
I rented a 3 bedroom apartment, the tenant did not want to sign a lease agreement.She been living in the apartment for about year I let her stay. About a month ago she said she will not pay rent and she will live what she gave me for security deposit and now she doesn't know whether she is leaving or not. What can I do to so she could leave the apartment.
2 Answers from Attorneys
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.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
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