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Why Do I Need a Survey When I Purchase a Property?
Why Do I Need a Survey When I Purchase a Property? By Jonathan R. Mehl, Esq. The easiest answer to this question is: “because the lender told me so.” Yet, there are so many other reasons to obtain a survey of the property when a new property is purchased. A survey is a drawing of the land,...
Renters May Now Use Security Deposit For Rent Payments
Renters May Now Use Security Deposit For Rent PaymentsOn Friday, April 24th Governor Murphy signed Executive Order -128 allowing renters to utilize their security deposits for rental payments. For a copy of this order
Rent Freezing in North Jersey and Beyond
Rent Freezing in North Jersey and BeyondWe hope you are all managing and staying healthy throughout these difficult times. Governments across the country are taking action to help keep tenants in their homes and stop evictions. For example, evictions are not happening right now in New York, New...
FRKB & G Presents “The Obligation to Pay Rent and the Courts: The Latest”
FRKB & G Presents “The Obligation to Pay Rent and the Courts: The Latest”Like you, we're closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We have received several calls from members concerned about the effects of the moratorium on evictions. We...
NMHC Presents “Tools for Communicating with Residents Regarding Rent Flexibility, Federal Assistance and Rent Obligations” covid, News & Views
NMHC Presents “Tools for Communicating with Residents Regarding Rent Flexibility, Federal Assistance and Rent Obligations”Like you, we're closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We have received several calls from members concerned about the...
Brach Eichler Presents “How to Protect Your Multifamily Apartment Business by Seeking Relief Under COVID-19-Related Laws”
Brach Eichler Presents “How to Protect Your Multifamily Apartment Business by Seeking Relief Under COVID-19-Related Laws”Please see this latest contribution from POA member Brach Eichler on the current situation for owners hereRead More About COVID-19Read More News & ViewsScroll Other News...
COVID-19 & SBA Economic Disaster Loan Information
COVID-19 & SBA Economic Disaster Loan InformationLike you, we're closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We have received several calls from members concerned about the effects of the moratorium on evictions. We understand your concern and we...
Jersey City Voters Say “Yes” To Regulating Airbnb
By: Thomas J. Major On November 5, 2019, voters in Jersey City, NJ approved expansive regulations on “short term rentals” commonly listed on Airbnb, VRBO and similar sites. These regulations (codified in Chapter 255 of the Jersey City Municipal Code) permit short rentals only in limited...
Landlords Know Thyself; Know Thy Occupants
By Hon. Mahon L. Fast, JSC (Ret) of Counsel, Ehrlich Petriello Gudin & Plaza The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution includes the following statement: No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States;...
Residential Apartment Security Deposit Law Update
By Bruce E. Gudin, Esq. A recurring issue in New Jersey Landlord Tenant Law is the treatment and handling of a residential tenant’s security deposit. The essence of a residential apartment security deposit is to protect the landlord against a tenant’s failure to follow up on his or her...