On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Jan 7, 2021 | Landlord Negligence
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...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Dec 8, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
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. ...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Nov 1, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
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....
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Sep 18, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
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...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Aug 13, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
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...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Jul 3, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
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...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Jun 3, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
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...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | May 7, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
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....
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Mar 11, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
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...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Feb 27, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
If you rent your home, your landlord has duties under the law to ensure that your residence is safe. While your landlord does not hold responsibility for every issue that may occur in your home, if something happens that endangers you and your family, it usually falls...
