Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

New Jersey: tenant left and I had utilites put in my name (to make apt ready, etc). Now utility company wants me to pay the deadbeat tenants $600 past due part as well as what I have used since they moved, (I get I will pay my part, no problem) How did I get stuck with their bill in their name? (Tenant had paid bills for years, just not prior to leaving) Thanks


Asked on 7/17/12, 10:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

Water and sewer service that is provided by an MUA can become a lien against the property. If these bills are for something else, they are the tenant's responsibility.

See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm

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Answered on 7/17/12, 11:10 pm


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