Even though you occupy your home, if you rent from someone else, it is the landlord's responsibility to maintain the premises. If you face safety risks because of negligence on your landlord's part, you could suffer a preventable injury. If you inform your landlord of...
Landlord Negligence
What protections must landlords provide tenants?
You recently heard of a string of crimes taking place in your New Jersey neighborhood, and you worry about your security. What obligations must your landlord uphold regarding your safety? SFGATE breaks down measures that landlords owe their residents to keep them...
What should you do if your landlord does not make repairs?
Landlords are legally obligated to ensure that your home is safe. If your landlord is negligent and does not perform regular maintenance, you need to know what you can do to remedy the situation. There are several steps you can take when your landlord is negligent. ...
Is my landlord obligated to return my security deposit?
Landlords request security deposits from their tenants to cover any damage to the property or unexpected expenses after the lease is up. Upon moving out, New Jersey law stipulates that landlords must return the security deposit within one month after the tenant moves....
What are your legal remedies for mold in an NJ apartment?
If you rent a home or apartment unit, and if you discover mold, you may wonder what, if anything, you can do to ensure your landlord assumes liability. Unfortunately, as a New Jersey renter, the answer is, not much. Research indicates that mold exposure, especially...
What security measures must landlords provide tenants?
You want to feel as safe as possible in your New Jersey apartment. You can take security measures on your own, but you may wonder if your landlord must provide tenants with specific security measures. Understand your rights as a tenant and your landlord's legal...
Practice fire safety in your rental home
Fires in apartment buildings can be especially dangerous because the blaze may quickly spread among units. While landlords have a legal obligation to provide safe living quarters, tenants also have a responsibility to take fire prevention steps. Whether you rent an...
What do you know about your landlord’s security responsibilities?
Even if your New Jersey neighborhood does not have a history of criminal activity, you still want to feel safe in your space. You depend on your landlord to provide you with a sense of security, but the two of you may not agree on who bears responsibility for...
What are possible threats to tenants?
While you recognize the need to do what you can to stay safe in an apartment, your landlord bears the primary responsibility of keeping you safe from certain dangers while you are on the premises. Tenants can suffer injury or death from a variety of dangers and risks....
What is negligently maintained property?
If you are a renter, it is important to be aware of your rights where property maintenance is concerned. It is very possible for you or your family to suffer injury or illness due to poorly-maintained property. Getting sick or being hurt in certain common areas of...