Attorneys at Law
Being a landlord in New Jersey is like sailing a ship: exciting but full of unseen dangers. The real estate market can be quite profitable, but without proper legal guidance, landlords can find themselves in dangerous waters. This blog aims to shed light on some common pitfalls that landlords in New Jersey might face, and …
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Common Pitfalls for Landlords in New Jersey Read More »
A squatter is an individual who takes up residence in a building or on a piece of land without the legal permission of the property owner. In some cases, squatters may gain legal ownership of the property through the process of adverse possession, which is when a squatter meets certain requirements and presents their case …
For Landlords As a landlord, you may have restrictions on pets in your property, but under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), you must consider reasonable requests for service animals. Service animals are animals that provide assistance, perform tasks, or provide therapeutic emotional support for individuals with disabilities. They are not considered pets, so you cannot …
Rules Landlords and Tenants must follow if Tenant claims a service animal Read More »
Landlords in New Jersey are free to regulate conduct within their apartments that is not related to any fair housing protected classes. This means that a ban on the use or possession of marijuana inside the residence is likely not a violation of landlord/tenant or fair housing laws. The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, which …
Can You Prohibit Tenants from Smoking Pot in Their Apartments? Read More »
What is a Notice to Cease? A Notice to Cease is a legal notice that is used by landlords when a tenant’s conduct is disruptive to others or in violation of the landlord’s rules and regulations. This notice serves as a warning to the tenant to stop the behavior in question, and it is typically …
As New Jersey continues to reopen cautiously and normal life is slowly starting to return, Governor Phil Murphy has announced his intention to sustain the state eviction moratorium on residential tenants. Although it is currently unknown when the eviction moratorium will be terminated, the Governor’s Office and New Jersey Legislature that the moratorium can end …
New Jersey Residential Eviction Moratorium Update June 2021 Read More »
Although widespread vaccination and the steady re-opening of the economy have shed a positive light that the Covid-19 nightmare may be over soon, millions of Americans continue to struggle financially because of the pandemic. Perhaps the most fundamental concern shared by all landlords and tenants involves paying rent. To that effect, the federal government has …
UPDATED: Residential Eviction Moratorium Extended Until June 30, 2021 Read More »
This moratorium has been updated, learn more about this update here. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into the new year, many tenants are again unable to pay rent to their landlords. In response, the New Jersey state government extended the moratorium on residential evictions to prevent landlords from evicting their tenants. On December 21, 2020, …
In the face of widespread unemployment and financial insecurity, Federal and State governments took measures to prevent evictions. These measures effectively upended traditional residential eviction laws and processes, leaving landlords all over New Jersey and the Country to absorb the cost of missed rent payments without immediate recourse. On March 19, 2020, New Jersey governor …
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