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Debt collectors, small claims court, utility shutoff protections and where to find free legal help.

  • Utility Shutoff Protections in New Jersey: Notice Rules, the Winter Termination Program and Help Paying
    Money, Courts & Help

    Utility Shutoff Protections in New Jersey: Notice Rules, the Winter Termination Program and Help Paying

  • Small Claims Court in New Jersey: Limits, Filing Fees, Where to File and How to Prepare
    Money, Courts & Help

    Small Claims Court in New Jersey: Limits, Filing Fees, Where to File and How to Prepare

  • Free Legal Help in New Jersey: Legal Aid, State Agencies and Free Dispute Programs
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    Free Legal Help in New Jersey: Legal Aid, State Agencies and Free Dispute Programs

  • Dealing With Debt Collectors in New Jersey: Calls, Validation Notices, Disputes and What Collectors Cannot Do
    Money, Courts & Help

    Dealing With Debt Collectors in New Jersey: Calls, Validation Notices, Disputes and What Collectors Cannot Do

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NJ Legal Rights

NJ Legal Rights

New Jersey tenant and consumer rights in plain language: security deposits, repairs, eviction and rent increases, the Consumer Fraud Act, contractors, used cars and the Lemon Law, debt collectors, small claims, utility shutoffs and free legal help.

About this site: NJ Legal Rights is an independent guide, not a law firm or a government agency, and it is not affiliated with the State of New Jersey, the courts or any legal services program. It explains rules published by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the Division of Consumer Affairs, the Board of Public Utilities and federal regulators. It is not legal advice; for advice about your situation, contact a lawyer or a legal services office.

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