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Apartment Chaos, Clutter, and Catastrophe-Whose Problem?
Apartment Chaos, Clutter, and Catastrophe-Whose Problem? By Mahlon L. Fast, J.S.C., Ret. I learned throughout my law school career that cases are based on discreet sets of facts, that an apparently minor fact could distinguish one case from another, or as the old saying went, “how many fairies can...
Evictions Are Unpleasant; What Happens After Can Be Worse
Evictions Are Unpleasant; What Happens After Can Be WorseBy Charles Isaacs, Esq. Imagine this as a Landlord; you are successful at trial in an eviction action, and a tenant is ordered by the court to vacate the premises. You leave the courthouse with your Judgment of Possession in hand, file your...
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...