Valid and Enforceable Deeds in New Jersey
New Jersey law provides requirements for valid and enforceable deeds. Learn about the New Jersey Recording Act and Statute of Frauds in this guide.
Forms of Real Estate Ownership in New Jersey
Real estate ownership in New Jersey takes many forms, and can change depending on the number of owners and percentage share, restrictions, and relationships.
Golden Apple v. Estate of Perez – “Functional Tenant”
On June 22, 2020, the court in Golden Apple Holdings, LLC v. Estate of Caridad Perez applied the “functional tenant” doctrine to reverse a warrant of removal.
Defenses to Eviction in New Jersey [2020]
Tenants can assert defenses to eviction in New Jersey including defective notice, waivers due to collecting rent or passing of time, uninhabitable condition, bankruptcy, lack of registration or certificate of occupancy, and retaliation. Tenants must prove their defenses at trial.
Types of Tenants in New Jersey
Tenants can rent property as tenants at-will, month-to-month, year-to-year, or in another agreed upon arrangement. New Jersey law on legal notices and evictions can be different for each type of tenant.
How to Evict a Tenant in New Jersey
Wondering how to evict a tenant in New Jersey? The eviction process includes notices, a complaint, proving the case, overcoming defenses, and locking out.