Tag Archives: Tenant

Let’s Rush The Lease Out Otherwise The Tenant (Or Landlord) Will Walk

PrintHow long should it take to prepare the first draft of a lease that needs to include several (or more) “custom” business terms? We’re asking about those leases that need some thought, not the kind that can be prepared using … Continue reading

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Can a Landlord Reject a Potential Tenant Due to a Criminal Record?

If you have a criminal record, you already know how difficult it can be to find gainful employment. A criminal record can also be big stumbling block when it comes to finding housing. Many private landlords and public housing projects … Continue reading

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Why You Need an Eviction Lawyer to Evict a Tenant

Most landlords will face the unpleasant prospect of having to evict a tenant at some point for one reason or another. The reasons for the eviction are of course important, but not nearly as important as taking the correct legal … Continue reading

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New Jersey Landlord Tenant Update: When to Refuse Rents in a Notice Case

In a previous article, we discussed the premise that acceptance of rent, following the termination date set forth in a Notice to Quit, would constitute a “waiver” of that Notice, hence requiring the Court to disregard that Notice and dismiss … Continue reading

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My Tenant Ruined Is Premises, How Much Does It Owe Me?

PrintSo, the tenant, without the required permission, made significant changes to its space and failed to properly maintain the property as it was required to do. Further, as readers might expect, at the end of the lease’s term, it didn’t … Continue reading

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