I'm in a difficult situation in New Jersey and trying to figure out my next steps.
mold in apartment making family sick. I've been dealing with this for about 7 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have been renting for 7 years. My monthly rent is $3,153. I have a written lease.
Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?
I spent way more time googling than I should have before just calling a lawyer.
I've dealt with this before.
I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
This comes up a lot.
The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
Here's where people usually go wrong is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Final update on my case: settled for the full amount I demanded, plus they covered my filing costs. Total time from demand letter to settlement: 6 weeks. The key was having a well-documented demand with specific legal citations and a clear deadline. They knew I would follow through.