Landlord Tenant and Residential Leases

In New Jersey, the landlord-tenant relationship and residential leases are governed by a set of strict and complex laws intended to protect tenants' rights. Various disclosures and laws must be followed to ensure a clean and safe dwelling for tenants. Moreover, these laws limit when and how a landlord may evict a tenant, charge for a security deposit, or keep a security deposit. Furthermore, individual towns have adopted ordinances limiting what a landlord can and cannot do.

While the landlord-tenant relationship is often misconstrued as a hostile and contentious one, this does not always need to be the case. At the end of the day, it is a contractual relationship, which, if both sides uphold their obligations, can be smooth and fair for all parties. At Azeez Law, this is our philosophy.

As a landlord, we can help you understand the law and regulations of operating a residential rental property. We can prepare leases tailored to your specific arrangement, advise you on how to deal with tenants, and resolve any issues you might encounter most productively and fairly. Additionally, we can provide advice on how to operate your rental property best so that you can maximize your investment while also providing a safe place to live. We can prepare leases and notices to your tenants fully in compliance with the law. Finally, if you believe a tenant is behaving unfairly, wrongfully withholding rent, or damaging your property, we can help you retake possession of your property the correct way and seek compensation for any damages that may have occurred.

As a tenant, we can help you assert your rights under the law and ensure your landlord acts fairly. Tenants are guaranteed various rights and protections under the law intended to provide a safe and clean place to live. If your landlord has failed to repair essential elements of habitability or improperly prevents you from possessing the premises, you have the right to withhold rent. Furthermore, if your landlord improperly fails to return your security deposit or improperly evicts you, you have the right to be heard in court and reclaim possession or payment for any damages and court costs. Finally we can review your lease and ensure that your landlord is in full compliance with all terms and regulations.

Regardless of your side, we can help you resolve these often times complex and stressful issues that come with a rental property. Many of these issues can be resolved by simply communicating with one another and coming to a suitable solution for all parties. However, we are also prepared to protect your legal rights and aggressively pursue any legitimate claims you may have in court. Contact us so that we may help you ensure your rights are protected and that you are treated fairly.