Legal

• Essex County Tenant-Landlord Court  (link) -  Helpful information on how to file a complaint for tenants or landlords.
• Small Claims Filing Forms and Instructions (PDF) - Here is everything you need to know about filing small claims in NJ along with the forms.
• Security Deposit Law Changes (PDF)  -  Effective 12/1/03  
• Security Deposit Law Update (PDF)  -  Written by Jonathan Mehl, Esq. Jonathan Mehl is a an attorney specializing in tenant landlord law.  He can be reached at Jonathan.mehl@verizon.net. 
• NJ Repair & Deduct Law (PDF) - Little known law that allows a tenant to deduct repairs from the rent.
• DCA Bulletin: 2003-3 (PDF) - A smoke detector and carbon monoxide certificate are required on the sale or rental of any one or two family property.
• Tenant's Rights in New Jersey  - Written by Legal Services of NJ this is a must have for any tenant or landlord.  Provides plain language explanation of New Jersey's tenant landlord law.
• Emotional Support Pets  - Recent court decisions now support the right of a tenant to have a pet if a doctor determines the pet is used for emotional support.  One to four family owner occupied properties are exempt.
• SELLER BEWARE - A Contract Buyer's Rights to Your Property May Be Greater Than You Think.  An informative article by William D. Grand, Esq. from the prestigious law firm of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis
• Weichert REALTORS Montville Consumer Fraud Law Suit - Weichert agent misrepresents the location of a Montville house depriving buyers of desired school system.
• Bankruptcy Basics (PDF) - A complete description of the different types and uses of the bankruptcy code.  Excellent reference when dealing with a property tied up in a bankruptcy.