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...
On behalf of Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Jan 9, 2020 | Landlord Negligence
Living in a rental is a nice option if you do not want to buy a home in New Jersey. Your landlord has many responsibilities when it comes to keeping your rental unit safe and habitable. You also have some responsibilities for keeping your home in good condition....
