A family allegedly put up with ghosts for a week before fleeing their New Jersey rental house for the safety of a nearby hotel. According to a report from The Asbury Park Press, the tenants claimed they heard whispering, footsteps, and unusual sounds and would return home to find their clothes mysteriously strewn across the floor.
The tenants are now suing their landlord in state court for the return of their $2,250 security deposit. The landlord, however, doesn't appear spooked and counterclaims that the tenants broke their lease for no valid reason. Noting that no prior tenant has complained of paranormal activity, the landlord reportedly believes the family is just trying to get out of the lease because they realize they can't afford the $1,500 monthly rent.
Do you think a judge should order the landlord to return the security deposit? Or do you think the family hasn't a ghost of a chance?
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Comments
Your not going to find a judge that will give this money back. He/She will go by the law. I believe in hauntings big time but, kiss the money good-bye. If he is telling a lie the Karma will get him.
You do not suppose to rent the basneemt apt out that is illegal. If you give a tenant a lease and they decide not to pay rent it is very hard to evict them in court, you will have to wait until lease is expired. They can pay for 2 months and stop there is nothing you can do. I would listen to the lawyer he is giving you good advice. If you decide to give tenants a lease give a month to month.