Landlord Negligence

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 concerns and they do nothing to correct the problem, you have the right to pursue…

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 safe. Determine if your property owner does everything that she or he can for your peace of mind. Fundamental…

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. Contact the board of health According to Legal Services of New Jersey, your apartment…

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. However, landlords may be obligated to return the deposit sooner depending on the circumstances. If the unit was damaged…

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 apartment, townhome or single-family home, practice these smart fire safety tips. Care when cooking Cooking is the most common…

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 providing specific security measures. RentPost explores both landlord and tenant responsibilities…

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. A landlord should be aware of these hazards and deal with them…

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 your landlord’s property may necessitate legal action against said landlord. According to Findlaw, your landlord…

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 under the landlord’s obligations to fix the situation. According to Legal Services of…

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. However, despite everyone’s best efforts, sometimes, things happen that lead to an…