text: Revised Accounting Methods For Eviction Complaints
  By: Michael D. Mirne, Esq. Most American businesses keep track of their charges and receivables using a "first in, first out" method. The central principle of this method, referred to as "FIFO," is to apply customers' payments toward their earliest balances first, and then toward their later...
  Your Tenant Vacated, Now How To Address The Mess
  By: Hon. Mahlon L. Fast, J.S.C. Retired As a practical matter, this issue becomes relevant only after a tenant has vacated/been evicted. The landlord will then deduct the fee for repairs, repainting, refurbishing and cleaning of a unit from the security deposit or sue the former tenant for a money...
  Dec 2, 2015 | Feature Articles, News & Views
  By: Gary Strong, Esq. Introduction We have all heard about the massive data breaches at Target, Home Depot, and more recently JP Morgan Chase. As these data breaches have grabbed the biggest headlines, the media has rightfully focused on the staggering effects on consumers and response costs for...
  Oct 16, 2015 | Feature Articles, News & Views
  By: Bruce Gudin, Esq. There are several different laws relating to sales and rentals to disabled persons (or persons with disabilities authorized to live with tenants): The Federal Fair Housing Act The Americans with Disabilities Act The Rehabilitation Act New Jersey Law Against Discrimination...
  By: Jonathan Mehl, Esq. It is important to have a guarantee of rental payments in writing. This can be incorporated into the lease. However, if the tenant is a business entity such as a corporation, and an individual is guaranteeing rent, there are additional precautions. The...
  Apr 28, 2015 | Feature Articles
  By: Jonathan Mehl, Esq. A new directive was issued by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts updating the policies regarding the Special Civil Part Officers. These Officers are sometimes referred to as Court Officers, and in the past were referred to as Constables. ...
  Dec 18, 2014 | Feature Articles
  By: Steven R. Buch An unscrupulous agent will use all the ethical codes and the Realtors standards of practice to beat and cheat everyone. Here's an amazingly devious means by which it can be done. Sellers, take heart and be on your guard. Read on further, to see how to protect...