Recent content by TomD

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ Regarding the return of a Security Deposit in NJ, the State says this... Within 30 days after the termination of the tenant's lease or licensee's agreement, the owner or lessee shall return by personal delivery, registered or certified mail...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey Can a landlord withhold Security Deposit money for items that were missed in the final walk through? If so, what is a reasonable time frame... is it up to the point that the Security Deposit is refunded? Also, in 2013 my tenant...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ During a recent Storm, 2 shutters on my Townhouse 'blew-off'. I asked the Property Manager to have them re-attached, and was told it is my responsibility. The following is the only thing published by the Association that I can find that...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ I have a townhouse in central NJ that I rent for $1,700 per month. The current tenant has been with me for 2 years, and is up for a second renewal. There was no rent increase the first time they renewed. This past year I had to replace...

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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? My current lease states that the tenant is responsible for pest control inside the Townhouse. My reasoning here is that since the place is currently (and always has been) free of pests, the only way they could be introduced is by the actions or...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ A prospective tenant wants to provide me with a current credit report she recently got herself. Is this acceptable?... as opposed to me independently getting the report and charging her an application fee? Thanks Tom

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ I have a tenant that just moved out and now is asking me for receipts for all the rent payments she made. I don't have all the dates that she paid, so I'm just going to give her a letter stating all rent was paid on time. But my question...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ NJ law says that I am suppose to return the Security Deposit by Certified Mail, Registered Mail, or in person. If I send the Deposit back via Fedex with signature required, does that comply? Thanks

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ Does the Security Deposit have to be in the tenants hands within 30 days or mailed to them within 30 days? Also, I'll be returning the deposit by Certified Mail. Can I deduct those costs from the deposit? Thanks Tom

Damaged Vinyl Floor What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ This is related to a previous post of mine... I just wanted to ask my question in a different way... I have a townhouse that I purchase new in 1988 and lived in until 1995... from 1995 to Dec 2008 no one live there...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey My tenant left my townhouse with a damaged Kitchen floor, uncleaned, and keys not returned. The total cost, including replacing the Kitchen Floor, is approx $1,100. The tenant is threatening to sue me if I deduct this amount from...

What is the name of your state? NJ I just inherited my Dad's house which was built in the 50's, and as far as I know, no survey was ever done. So for various reasons (such as I'd like to put up a fence, my neighbor just sold his house, etc), I'm going to have one done. The surveyor I call...