Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Re: Claim apartment security deposit from bankrupt land lord

The owner is incorrect. Security deposit is your money. Pursuant to New Jersey law, a landlord must deposit the money in a seperate account with your name on it. All interest must also go to you. If the owner does not return the money within 30 days, the court may order him to pay up to 2 times the amount. Bankruptcy is not a shield for security deposit and does not discharge this owner. If you are interested in hiring my services to fallow up with the owner, I will be very happy to do so. My phone number is 201-646-9600.

Savy Grant

Attorney at Law

Re: Claim apartment security deposit from bankrupt land lord

You need to contact either the attorney for the landlord and/or the bankruptcy trustee. Either one would be able to guide you as to where the money is being held and perhaps make a suggestion as to the procedure you should follow to get it back (if you are entitled to have it back). On the other hand, remember that neither of them represent you. Since it appears that you have not retained an attorney, you may want to contact an attorney (either me or someone else) to discuss your matter in more detail. Only then will you be able to rely on any advice that you receive. I will be happy to assist you. However, you need to call me at 856-546-8010. Good luck! Rob