What to Do When a Landlord Won’t Make Repairs
Tenants have the right to safe, sanitary and livable housing. This means that landlords are responsible for making all necessary and essential repairs to their rental units. But what can…
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Lawyer?
The cost of hiring a lawyer can vary widely and depends on a variety of factors such as the complexity of the legal issue involved, how much time it will…
New Jersey Housing & Health Code Violations
Landlords in New Jersey must abide by state and local housing and health codes. Tenants are required to notify their landlord of any defective conditions requiring repair. If a landlord fails…
Eviction Proceedings
While landlord-tenant laws vary from state to state, all states have statutes regarding tenant eviction. The legal requirements for tenant eviction may differ depending upon the circumstances, such as if…
Housing Discrimination
Housing discrimination occurs when an individual belonging to a legally protected category of people experiences discrimination in renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, obtaining housing insurance, seeking housing…
What NJ Public Employers Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s Decision in Janus
On June 27, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Janus v. AFSCME that states cannot require public sector employees to pay union fees. Specifically, in its 5-4 ruling, the Court decided…
Immigration, Crime & Deportation
The most common reason that both documented and undocumented immigrants get into trouble with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is because they have been convicted of a crime. As…
The Basics of Administrative Law
Administrative law refers to the rules, regulations and procedures that govern the activities of federal, state and local government administrative agencies. Administrative agencies are created by the U.S. Congress, U.S.…