Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey
Tenant's rights
I am a single mom with 2 sons. I have been having financial problems since my ugly divorce in 1999. I have been renting a house since 12/98 and now the landlord just told me he wants to sell the house and I must be out in 3 months. Can he legally do that? I have been late in rent and am currently behind, but I do make a huge effort to pay as much as I can as often as possible.
What are my rights ?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Tenant's rights
Unless you have a written lease, he can give you 60 days to move out only if the buyer is moving in. Otherwise, he has to take you to court for non-payment of rent. If you have any other questions, contact Morris County Legal Aid.
Re: Tenant's rights
If you have a lease, the landlord is bound by the terms of the lease. Otherwise, you have a month-to-month tenancy.
You efforts to pay may be morally sound, but they do not, in themselves, give you the right to hold over.
There are practical options available to you that are best disussed in confidence with a lawyer who is experience in landlord/tenant law. Call you county Lawyer Referral Service or Legal Aid.
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