Top 10 Things to Know as a New Jersey Landlord
By Larry M. Centanni, Esq. When it comes to landlord-tenant law in New Jersey, the rules are spelled out pretty clearly. There are certain rules that landlords must abide by and the same is also true for tenants. The purpose of the law is to protect all parties involved in rental situations. One of the […]
Crafting Enforceable Indemnity Clauses for Commercial Leases
By Larry M. Centanni, Esq. When it comes to indemnification, or “hold harmless,” clauses in New Jersey commercial leases, there can be some real challenges. Oftentimes, parties to a commercial lease will make an effort to interpret an indemnification clause to their benefit should a legal issue arise. Properly constructing an indemnification clause ahead of […]
Landlords Need to Know the Risk in Retaining a Security Deposit
Whether you’re a new landlord or a seasoned one, it’s something you need to know. Retaining a security deposit comes with its share of risks. In the end, it’s something that could cause more problems than its worth. Without question, renting property to tenants comes with its share of challenges. In some cases, problems arise […]
What Every Landlord Should Know about Assistance Animals
Let’s face it. Some feel the concept of assistance animals has just gone too far. In fact, just a year ago, United Airlines took steps in limiting the use of emotional support animals when a passenger attempted to bring a peacock on board a flight. Meanwhile, New Jersey landlords often need some guidance when it […]
Tenants Can be Evicted for More than Nonpayment of Rent
If you every visit Union County’s Landlord Tenant Court, one thing is certain. You’ll walk away with the impression that the majority of evictions are premised on nonpayment of rent. No doubt some statistics support your instincts. Meanwhile, you should know that landlords can evict tenants for other reasons than their failure to make good […]
Why in the World Do Most Tenants Lack Legal Representation?
Walk into any Landlord/Tenant courtroom and one thing is certain. When it comes to the landlords, most will have an attorney appearing on their behalf. However, tenants don’t engage in the same mindset. If they do show up for court, they almost always lack legal representation. Ever wonder why that’s the case? First things first. […]
What Happens to a Lease Agreement when a Tenant Dies?
“Tomorrow is promised to no one.” There’s no doubt in the validity of the statement or that death changes most everything. In fact, as a residential landlord, you may encounter some confusion when a tenant dies. How does the death impact your lease agreement? First, you should know that NJSA 46:8-9.1 offers some insight concerning […]
Make Sure You Know the Law About Security Deposits
Just about every landlord understands the value of security deposits. However, there are rules in place that must be followed. In fact, every landlord should know the law. Otherwise, they may find themselves in landlord/tenant court. Are you a landlord engaged in a dispute with a tenant over the security deposit refund? When it comes […]
When It Looks Like You Need to Evict a Commercial Tenant
If you’re a commercial landlord, you already know how hard it is to lease space. Meanwhile, there may come a time that things just don’t work out right. Truth be told, it could be as simple as needing to evict a commercial tenant for failure to pay the rent. Of course, you’ll want to make […]
When Your Residential Tenant has Abandoned Property
As a landlord, you already know that renting an apartment or house includes its share of risk and frustration. Unfortunately, one of the major hurdles occurs at the conclusion of tenancy. What happens when your tenant has seemingly abandoned property? Can you just throw it away? It’s not always predictable. Some tenants may skip out […]