Your place looks awesome but update your website. It is nearly impossible to read on mobile.

What does your lease say about tenant/personal property being left in common areas?

I walk 3X every day and was nearly run down in a quiet cross walk a few weeks ago by a guy that suddenly pulled away from the curb in a black SUV to turn right but only looked left as he blew the stop sign. I was already in the crosswalk to his right. How he stopped without hitting me I’ll never know. He got out to apologize. He was a cop in a ‘ghost’ car.

Two weeks later, while out walking at 5:45 AM on a Sunday morning I crossed the street to avoid someone walking a familiar large unruly dog. A cop stopped me about 150 later chastising me for not crossing at the corner. I told him that I needed to avoid the dog. He continued his lecture, and I decided to walk away.

He followed, stopped me again, demanded to see ID and his backup arrived. I told all 3 cops to fuck off and kept walking. I’ve never had any use for cops, several were on the take in my family’s old ‘business’ and IMO now at 70 years of age ACAB.

Congratulations on landing your teaching job!!

Enjoy the move! I like it here but NJ can't be beat.

I’ve had NJM for 20 years. They’ve always answered the phone. When I get a new car, it’s a 4 min phone call. If I need to make a claim, they tell me the closest approved mechanic. No questions asked. They always replace parts with OEM or better so there is no issues with turning my car back at end of lease. Plus I get a dividend check at the end of the year.

Even if it were more expensive, I’d still use NJM

Well make sure you call them now!

And get video camera footage from your neighbors doorbells. I’d just go ring the bell of people on ur street with video bells.

Have to remember insurance companies can use credit scores late payments etc against you

It was quick. No real delay.

Sadly no we forgot, we were busy talking. To to them and trying to figure out who they were, they were wearing green uniform

I have NJM and have since I started driving (6 years ago). I have no complaints.

I've got USAA from my dad being in the Air Force. Great company IME.

Oh damn I used to go there and thought I made it up

Madison is a college town, there is plenty to do there for the under 30 (or so) population. Your budget is not enough for your own apartment, so your other options will be required.

did u call the cops?

I second usaa if you can get it, we’ve had them over a decade and response was super quick on 2 accidents, 1 at fault, 1 not. Rates are a tiny bit more than some if you have an at fault, but well worth it. We have them for both cars and house- and they made sure to go over everything with the house to get an accurate rebuild cost. They are pretty well known for being super responsive with homeowners as well, but I haven’t had to test it and hopefully never will.

Thanks for the info!!

I stayed with NJM for now. Also own a Tesla. Lol

Thank you! I will check it out!

Interesting! We are trading places.

Pelicana Chicken in Palisades Park is pretty good

Almost every time i stop for the crosswalk rt 46 netcong i get beeped at by someone behind me.

Peck Peck

Njm has been amazing for me. It's a mutual company so there are no shareholders to pay. When insurance claims are lower than they expected they give you a rebate.

Have you looked in Garwood? It’s a small town right next to Cranford and there should be rental options beyond expensive luxury apartments. Welcome to NJ fellow educator!