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Inspection Documentation can be Submitted Through a New Online Portal Trenton, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is reminding municipalities that P.L. 2021, c.182, which requires inspections for lead-based paint hazards to be performed on certain pre-1978 single-family,...

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Flood Risk NotificationFlood risks in New Jersey are growing due to the effects of climate change. Coastal and inland areas may experience significant flooding now and in the near future, including in places that were not previously known to flood. For example, by 2050, it is likely that sea-level...

The information in this survey is only as current as the published municipal Codes of Ordinances as of 2022.  Consult the Rent Control Board for your town for accurate and up to date information and rates.Rent_Control_Survey.xlsx (live.com)

On July 18, 2023, the Supreme Court issued an Order refining some of the Landlord Tenant reforms that it authorized in 2021. We will highlight the major changes below:  1.      Effective September 1, 2023. Mandatory Case Management Conferences will...

ASC 842 Lease Accounting For Tenants and Landlords  of WithumThe new lease accounting standards under ASC 842 were effective for private companies with a calendar year-end beginning January 1, 2022. These new standards require companies to record substantially all leases on their balance...

2022 Payroll Tax RemindersYear-end payroll reporting for 2022 is right around the corner.  To assist you in preparing the items your payroll provider will need to complete your payroll tax returns, we have provided an overview of the most significant reporting requirements to keep in mind. New...

Smart Meters Are Coming To South JerseyAtlantic City Electric’s broad installation of new smart meters for its nearly 565,000 customers in South Jersey began in September. These smart meters will be distributed at residential and commercial properties in all or parts of eight South Jersey...

In an effort to balance safety with employees’ rights, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission issued guidance for workplaces as a first step toward approving standards for Workplace Impairment Recognition Expert (WIRE) certifications.  Released Sept. 7, the guidance states that employees...