Do You Do Favors For Your Tenants? by Robyn Latman, Esq. Recently, I have been getting questions from Landlords who wonder why their tenant seems to take advantage of the Landlord’s kindness in certain situations. The Landlord granted some form of relaxed rule, and now, the tenant is pushing back at following the rule… Read more »
NEW TAX LAW: WHETHER TO BUY, RENT, SELL OR STAY PUT
With the new tax bill being implemented and mortgage rates on the rise, our office has received a number of inquiries from both potential sellers and buyers as to whether to (i) sell or stay put and (ii) buy or rent. While the decision is more of a personal one, and the tax bill (at… Read more »
Cooperatives vs. Condominiums
Many first time home buyers, or even seasoned home buyers for that matter do not realize that there is a difference between purchasing a condominium (“condo”) and purchasing a cooperative (“coop”). While listing all the differences and nuances could take quite a bit of time as well as a lot more detail, for purposes of… Read more »
Choosing an Executor, Trustee and Guardian
Clients frequently ask me who they should name as Executor, Trustee or Guardian when they create their Last Will and Testament. First, let me explain the difference between the three roles. The Executor is the person who probates your Will, goes into your house and through all of your personal belongings, safeguards your assets, gathers… Read more »
3 Good Reasons Not To Make A Payment Plan In Landlord Tenant Court
3 Good Reasons NOT To Make A Payment Plan In Landlord Tenant Court By, Robyn Latman, Esq. It happens all the time. In fact, it happens in most of the eviction cases that are filed in New Jersey. The parties settle their cases, and they enter into a payment plan for repayment of the past… Read more »
Condition of the Property on the date of closing
One issue that keeps presenting itself lately is the condition of the property at the closing. In the majority of residential transactions, the subject property is supposed to be left in broom clean condition, subject to reasonable wear and tear at the time of closing. There are times of-course where the property is being left… Read more »
3 Good Reasons To Make A Payment Plan In Landlord Tenant Court
By, Robyn Latman, Esq. 3 Good Reasons To Make A Payment Plan In Landlord Tenant Court It happens all the time. In fact, it happens in most of the eviction cases that are filed in New Jersey. You filed an eviction case for non-payment of rent. The case would be dismissed upon full payment of… Read more »
Advocate vs. Adversary
One of the brightest legal minds that I ever had the pleasure of working for gave me some strong advice that I have carried with me throughout my career. He said, “Andrew, you need to advocate your client’s position, but you do not need to be adversarial about it”. I have carried this advice with… Read more »
Thank you for your support
On behalf of our law firm we would like to thank those of you who have made last year one of our most successful years to date. Such thanks is not only warranted to our clients (who biasedly we appreciate the most), but also to those who are on the opposite side of the transaction… Read more »
Separate Receipts, Separate Problems
By, Robyn Latman, Esq. Could providing each co-tenant with a separate receipt for a portion of the rent become a problem for a Landlord? Recently, I had an interesting conversation with a new Landlord. She and her husband had just purchased a two-family home in New Jersey. Both units were occupied at closing. “My tenant asked… Read more »
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