Officially a first time landlord and New Homeowner - in Newark NJ

[Mohamed Farih]

Hello BiggerPockets I am officially a new homeowner for a multi family home in Newark NJ.  As I am very excited for the opportunity to be a landlord I am also very nervous.  It feels like there are a lot of stuff to do and I have no idea where to start.  Does anyone have any advice on what I should focus on and things to do that I may have forgotten about.  Also, if you have any advice I would love to hear some.   

Look forward to hearing from you guys!

[Ray Reed]

The Landlord Identity Law, N.J.S.A. 46:8-27,  reguires all rental properties in NJ to be registered.  I believe you would have to go to room 111 in city hall. lately landlord tenant court has been requiring registration before you can proceed with and eviction. if you try to evict, they will adjourn your case until you get registered. this week i saw a woman win her case on a 2 family owner occupied house.  at the very end the judge remembered he never asked about the registration. once he found out she didnt have her house registered, he reversed and rescheduled the case.