Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Re: Tenant/Landlord Protection

I have read what the other lawyers wrote. I think you should consult an attorney to do this right the first time, then just have the tenant sign the same form of lease every year (with the new rent amount). For a couple of hundred dollars, you may save yourself a lot of grief and money.

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Re: Tenant/Landlord Protection

I agree with John that you should have something in writing, be it a lease or use and occupancy agreement, both to protect you and also to set out all terms of the rental and rights of the parties. This is a response to an Internet question and the reply is not to be considered legal advice or as creating an attorney-client relationship.

Re: Tenant/Landlord Protection

1. A tenant does not acquire any ownership interest in property.

2. A lease is always best to spell out the respective rights and responsibilities of landlord and tenant. Consult a lawyer to help with that and recover your costs by adding to the rent.

3. A tenant's rights don't change very much whether you are renting an apartment or a room. If you are renting an unpartitioned part of your house (such as a room), there is absolutely no substitute for being confident in the tenant's background and character. The law gives you rights if a tenant makes your life unpleasant or takes your things, but the legal remedies are often less than adequate. Do everything that you can to be sure that you can trust your tenant.

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