Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey
Leases After A Fire
After an aparment complex fire, is the landlord obligated to honor existing leases, provided the tenant returns the security deposit?
Asked on 8/23/01, 9:54 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Re: Leases After A Fire
Answer depends upon language of lease and extent of the fire. Usually, without reading the lease, the landlord must repair and replace and the lease continues until its term ends. However, many leases say that if the repairs may take longer than a certain period the lease can be terminated. I would need to see the lease to more accurately advise you. If you want, you can FAX it to me at 973-377-8167 or e-mail it to me as [email protected] and I will respond.
Answered on 8/24/01, 9:49 am
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