My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: New Jersey
I recently purchased a house and with my house came some tenants that do not want to move out.
I purchased the house in March and my intentions were to have my entire family there so that they can look after my mom when I am on military orders which happens frequently. The tenants have not paid me rent since March nor do they have a lease and they are demanding that they I give them there security deposit so that they can use it as a security deposit.
I now have my siblings all living in the second floor, that makes 11 people living in a 3 bedroom unit because they do not want to move out. I was going to be in the basement however the basement is now being used as a storage since my brother has all his belongings there.
My question is should I give them there security deposit back even if they have not paid me rent since March or should I give them a lease to sign and jack up the price and pressure them to leave knowing they cannot pay the $1650 that Im thinking of charging them.
Any help would be beneficial as I am getting annoyed and cannot even enjoy my first house and have to keep myself from loosing all military bearing when it comes to these individuals.
Thank you in advance.

