My parents, who rent an apartment in New Jersey, need to move to a first-floor apartment due to health reasons, including multiple falls and deteriorating health. They have asked their landlord to move them to the first floor at the end of their lease, but the landlord has not agreed. They have letters from two doctors stating their medical conditions and the need to move. Is the landlord required to provide this accommodation, and can they be evicted if they do not renew their yearly lease? Additionally, renters on the first floor are agreeable to switching apartments.

February 29th, 2024

I have an employee who has a substance abuse problem. She is 18 and part-time. I would like to help her get help and know she will not do this on her own. I would like to contact her parents and discuss this with them as I am not sure they even know of the issue. Is it legal for me to do that?

March 25th, 2024

I am an 'at will' employee at a sheriff's department and have noticed that my payroll, including overtime hours, seems to be handled incorrectly. My chain of command, including payroll staff, has been making changes to my timesheet to meet department policy. I want to know what resources I can use to audit my payroll and what legal actions I can take if I find discrepancies.

April 4th, 2024

A couple signed a lease with a guarantor, their employer, and did not disclose they have two small children until they filled out an application for condo board approval. My place is elegantly furnished with expensive and delicate items, and I'm concerned about potential damage or injuries. How can I get out of the lease without being accused of discrimination? The lease is signed, checks received but not deposited, and the application has been submitted but not processed yet.

April 26th, 2024

What should I do about my previous landlord who is trying to keep my deposit fee in order to pay for another tenant’s fees that have not been paid?

January 9th, 2024