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• Someone emailed new wire instructions for closing Stop and independently verify payment instructions through a trusted, previously established channel.
• The building is being sold, converted or foreclosed Review the actual notice and property-specific tenant protections promptly.
• I received eviction papers Identify whether you have a preliminary notice, filed court case, judgment, or enforcement notice.
• Real estate and housing: where to start in NJ, NY and DC Housing rights depend on property location, type of occupancy, lease terms, subsidy programs, and local law. A notice from a landlord is…
• The landlord wants a large deposit or extra fees The label on a charge does not necessarily determine whether it is lawful or counts toward a cap.
• My rent is increasing sharply Check lease timing, required notice, regulation, and any applicable local protection before assuming the increase is valid.
• Property taxes, condo fees or other liens are overdue These obligations can threaten ownership through processes different from mortgage foreclosure.
• My landlord changed the locks or shut off utilities A landlord generally cannot use self-help to evict a residential tenant. Seek prompt emergency housing/legal assistance.

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