Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey
I had moved in to my wife's mother's house, years ago and bought many things to improve and or keep up the house (Ac Unit-Fence-)..Can I remove them when I leave?
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Thank you for your LawGuru question. The short answer is, "It depends." I can envision scenarios where I could successfully argue such "things" were gifts, rent, or neither. Please contact me to explore your options and protect your legal rights. 973-921-0600.
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