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By: David J. Sideman, Esq. You may find in your efforts to collect on a debt that getting the money judgment is a lot easier than actually getting the money owed. This article will give you an overview of what to do after your day in court. Essentially, a money judgment states that you (formerly...

By Bruce Gudin, Esq. of Ehrlich Petriello Gudin & Plaza On January 13, 2014 the Senate and General Assembly approved and passed P.L.2013, CHAPTER 186, Assembly, No. 3625 concerning emergency operations plans in senior occupied buildings. This act takes effect immediately. The new law revised...

By Chris Hanlon, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann On January 21, 2014 Governor Christie signed into law S-2018.  This legislation is an attempt to “even the playing field” by allowing a Court to award a successful tenant legal fees where the landlord has the right to recover legal fees by virtue of its...

By Zev Stern & Nathan Winkler Water is typically wasted one drop at a time, but invariably adds up to significant costs! Reducing water and sewer bills is one of the few strategies left for multifamily building operators to improve their cash flow. The water and sewer bills for a typical 100...

By: Andrew Amorosi, PE, RS Concrete has high strength when it is compressed, or 'squeezed'. However, it is extremely weak when it is subjected to tension, or 'pulled'. Deicers can react with weakness and cause havoc. Upon appearance, concrete may seem like a very dense material.  However, in...

by Denise Klika    Post Hurricanes Sandy, Katrina and countless natural and manmade disasters comes the dreaded period of 'business interruption loss.' It's a very challenging time as firms scramble to get back on their feet while engaging their insurance consultants to calculate the...

by Christopher J. Hanlon, Esq. On September 17, 2013 the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Appellate Division which reversed the Trial Court decision dismissing a Consumer Fraud action filed against a large residential landlord and an attorney-employee for charging fixed...

by Charles Kaliades A resident’s pot boils out of control and sets the apartment on fire or an unattended bathtub floods apartment units below.  There are dozens of similar scenarios in which a negligent resident damages property that keep apartment owners and managers up at night. Unlike car...

by Karen Blumenfeld, Esq. How can multi-unit housing (MUH) property owners reduce operating expenses and create a healthier, greener environment for their tenants and employees?  By implementing 100% smoke-free policies for their MUH properties.  It’s the newest trend in New Jersey and...

by Ken Adel When it comes to saving for retirement, self-employed individuals sometimes face unique challenges compared to employees who work for a company that offers an employer-sponsored retirement plan. It’s fairly easy for employees to participate in a retirement plan at work — all they...