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In the state of New Jersey what is the process to remove abandoned personal property after eviction?

Possession of premises must be handed back to the landlord in order to dispose abandoned personal property. This can be done either through a written notice from the tenant stating voluntary surrender or through filing an eviction action.


Can a landlord rent a property as is meaning that the property has leaks and is obviously in need of repairs but the landlord is willing to rent it for very little?

You can do it, but you have to notify the tenant of all problems. One good option is to rent the place to someone who is willing to do some repairs to it in exchange for $$ off the rent. I rented a pretty shabby place a few years back and did repairs to the apartment, and the landlord gave me the cost of all materials off the rent. Great way to fix it up and still rent it out.


If your landlord accidentally charges you a lower rent do you have to payback the difference?

Generally speaking, no. Your landlord may charge you whatever amount of rent he wants. If you are in good faith paying your rent on time, it is presumed that is your rent amount. Your landlord cannot turn around and ask you for more money simply because he thinks he's made a mistake in what he's been charging you. If he says you owe him back money you can refuse to pay but your landlord will likely evict you. However, you can fight the eviction proceedings. If what you're saying is true the judge will find in favor of you and will dismiss the case.


Landlord charged more rent to section 8 tenant can you get money back overcharge was in effect for 2 years other tenants not sec 8 sec8 tenant been in building longer then other tenants?

The overcharge is fraud, and a federal crime. You should notify the housing authority that issued the voucher, and sue the landlord for the overpayment, or just refuse to pay rent until you are square.


Is it legal for landlord to place hidden cameras without the tenant knowing?

It is possible to put a pinhole camera anywhere in the wall or ceiling, and the only way to find it would be to tear all the drywall out. If you don't find it after doing that, then most likely your parents have surgically embedded a device in your skull that is tracking your thoughts at this very second. Every time your ear itches, that is the device uploading its data to your parents' secret bedroom computer.

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Can Landlord hold personal property for back rent?

No.


The means of obtaining ownership of personal property?

Let's clarify what is personal property: any property that you own that is not real estate property, such as your personal belongings, car, pets, etc.; now, in the Landlord/Tenant court, your landlord may keep or put out your personal property to the curb once he evicts you from the unit, depending on the state you live in, and whether you owe him back rent.


Is it legal for an employer to refuse to return to to you your personal property after he terminates your employment and if not can you file theft charges against him in Texas?

Its personal property its nothing the law can do you can take him to small claim court to get your stuff back. No you can't file theft charges against him


If you fall on land lord propety?

If you fall on a landlord's property and sustain an injury, you may be able to pursue a premises liability claim against the landlord. To succeed, you would generally need to show that the landlord was negligent in maintaining the property or failed to warn of any potential hazards. Consult with a personal injury attorney to discuss the specifics of your case.


What if the new landlord tells you to find the old landlord to get back security deposit?

A new landlord has to have received the security deposit from the old landlord during the process of the closure of the sale of the property. The new landlord is responsible for that security deposit.


Can a landlord sue for back rent if they lose the property in a foreclosure?

The tenant owes the rent to the landlord up the day of a foreclosure sale.


In the state of New Jersey what is the process to remove abandoned personal property after eviction?

Possession of premises must be handed back to the landlord in order to dispose abandoned personal property. This can be done either through a written notice from the tenant stating voluntary surrender or through filing an eviction action.


Can a landlord have a bank account frozen when a tenant vacates the property and owes money?

No a landlord can not have a bank account frozen. The landlord must file a suit in court to get back any money owed to them.


What to do when a landlord steals personal property when you are in between moving to one of his other properties?

You do what you would do when any theft occurs; you file a police report and have him charged with theft. Now because he is still your landlord, you might approach him and ask if you can have your property back before you involve law enforcement. Either way, you might want to consider finding a new residence.


What rights does a tenant have when the landlord won't allow the tenant to come back after personal stuff?

The laws of every state differ with this issue: in some states, for example, the landlord can keep all property left behind. In others, the landlord must move everything to the street side on the property for the tenant to pick up. Yet in others, the landlord must store the property for at least thirty days to give the tenant a chance to pick up their property. Any expenses paid by the landlord must be repaid by the evicted tenant to get their property back.


How do you sue your old landlord who forclosed on the property you were renting so that you can get your deposit back after he has filed for bankruptcy?

Get a lawyer


What does it mean to take possession of property?

The taking of possession of property means basically having total control over it. If the property is a rental property and the landlord hands you the keys, then you are in legal possession of the property, something that the landlord cannot take back unless he legally evicts you.