A tenant stops paying rent and cites a habitability issue as the reason. For many landlords, this comes as a surprise — the assumption being that rent is owed regardless of complaints about conditions. In New Jersey, that assumption is wrong, and acting on it without understanding the legal landscape can make a bad situation […]
Your lease ended. Your tenant is still there. Your instinct is to act fast — but in New Jersey, moving without understanding the law first can make an already frustrating situation significantly worse and more expensive. New Jersey Has Specific Rules for Holdover Situations New Jersey’s Anti-Eviction Act — N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 — governs residential evictions […]
A New Jersey landlord recently found out that making the wrong security deposit deductions doesn’t just mean losing a dispute — it means paying double. In Omiunu v. Peter Lu, A-2643-24 (App. Div. 2026), a Sussex County landlord made deductions from a tenant’s security deposit that a court found were wrongfully withheld. Under N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.1 […]
New Jersey landlords who own four or more rental units may soon face a new cost every time they file an eviction action in court. Assembly Bill A3481, introduced in the 2026 legislative session, would add a $75 charge on top of existing court filing fees for eviction actions. The bill is pending in the […]
By Michael J. Jurista, Esq. | Jurista Law LLC | Warren, NJ Most of the content landlords find online about NJ eviction focuses on non-payment of rent. That’s understandable — it’s the most common reason landlords end up in court. But non-payment is just one of the grounds under New Jersey law that can justify […]
By Michael J. Jurista, Esq. | Jurista Law LLC | Warren, NJ You don’t need an attorney to draft a residential lease in New Jersey. There is no law requiring it. You can write one yourself, download a template, or use a form you found online. The question isn’t whether you can do it that […]
By Michael J. Jurista, Esq. | Jurista Law LLC | Warren, NJ You want to know the cost before you commit to an eviction. That’s smart. But the number landlords typically search for — the court filing fee — is only the beginning of the answer. The real cost of a New Jersey eviction is […]
By Michael J. Jurista, Esq. | Jurista Law LLC | Warren, NJ Your tenant hasn’t paid rent. You’ve decided to move forward. Now what? Most landlords start with a Google search and quickly discover that New Jersey eviction procedures are more involved than they expected — and that the consequences of getting it wrong range […]
By Michael J. Jurista, Esq. | Jurista Law LLC | Warren, NJ You’ve won your eviction case. You have a Judgment of Possession. The warrant for removal has been posted. Then your tenant shows up with a check — not for everything they owe, just for the amount in the judgment. Under the current state […]