The legal issues are covered by the terms of the written lease between the landlord and the tenant and NJ Landlord Tenant Law. There are several restricitions on what a landlord can and cannot do in this situation. But they can not lock you out or evict without a court order. I am happy to help if needed. I am in landlord tenant court often. Bill 973-534-5341
Answered on Dec 03rd, 2013 at 8:28 AM