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Governor Murphy Signs the “Fair Chance in Housing Act”
Governor Murphy Signs the “Fair Chance in Housing Act” Legislation will make it illegal for landlords to ask about criminal history on rental applications During New Jersey’s first commemoration of Juneteenth as an official state and federal holiday, Governor Murphy today signed...
6 Reasons You Need Access Control Systems At Your Property
6 Reasons You Need Access Control Systems at Your Property 1. Protect Your People: Access control systems offer a safe environment that your "people" will appreciate, thus bringing them peace of mind. If integrated with other security platforms such as security systems, video surveillance, and...
Can Accepting Rent On A Credit Card Be An Upside For Property Owners?
Can Accepting Rent On A Credit Card Be An Upside For Property Owners?When Governor Murphy signed a law on January 4th requiring landlords and property managers to accept credit cards as a form of payment from their tenants, there was collective apprehension from thousands of New Jersey property...
Landlord Tenant – Report & Recommendations Of The Judiciary Special Committee On Landlord Tenant -Publication For Comment
LANDLORD TENANT – REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE JUDICIARY SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON LANDLORD TENANT – PUBLICATION FOR COMMENT (njcourts.gov)
NJ CVERAP II
NJ CVERAP IIThe State of New Jersey, through the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), has opened a $350 million rental assistance program to help COVID-impacted tenants with past due rent, future rent, and utilities. Note: You must be a current tenant. While there are income limitations which...
Don’t Forget: Landlords Are People Too!
Op Ed: Don't Forget-Landlords Are People TooPOA Executive Director Kelly Voicheck was recently featured on NJ.com with regard to the "People's Bill." Much has been written about the plight of tenants during this COVID-19 pandemic, but what seems to get lost in this discussion is how badly small...
What to Do if Your Income Dipped Due to COVID-19
What to Do if Your Income Dipped Due to COVID-19 By Roxy Julian Since the pandemic began, renters have been struggling to pay their debts, putting landlords in financially precarious positions. This is especially the case for individual landlords or those with small- to medium-sized rental spaces....
Acceptance of Credit Cards for Rent Payments Bill Signed Into Law
Acceptance of Credit Cards for Rent Payments Bill Signed Into LawLast week, Governor Murphy signed A-4182/S-2873 requiring landlords to allow tenants to make rent payments using a credit card during COVID-19 as well as for one year following the end of the emergency into law. This law is effective...
NJ Marijuana Law Affords Landlords A Key Exception
NJ Marijuana Law Affords Landlords A Key Exception By Griffin Alexander On December 17, 2020, the New Jersey legislature passed Bill S-21/A-21 which legalizes, regulates, and taxes adult recreational use of cannabis. The Bill has been provided to the Governor for final approval. In general...
How the Real Estate Industry Can Take a Page From Healthcare
How the Real Estate Industry Can Take a Page From Healthcare isBy William Kinney, CPA There was a time in March 2020, possibly even before the announcement of the global pandemic, when real estate leaders across the globe asked themselves, how are we going to keep our operations functioning? What...