When a tenant rents a home in New Jersey, it is likely that the landlord will ask for a security deposit. This is standard practice, but it is still good to educate yourself whether you are a landlord or a tenant about the basics of security deposits in New Jersey and...
Real Estate Law
Easements give others the right to be on your property
An easement gives someone else the right to use your property, but only for a certain purpose. They do not have an ownership interest in the property the easement is on, just the right to be there. There are three types of easements: easements appurtenant, easements...
Four ways to stall or stop an eviction in New Jersey
Many people were furloughed from work for months or lost their jobs altogether during the public health crisis that began in 2020. Without an income, they could not pay rent. In response, the federal and state governments issued eviction moratoriums. During these...
Preparing a strategy to address your real estate law issue
There is no doubt that legal issues in New Jersey real estate can be challenging. Thankfully, not all issues or disputes lead to litigation, but real estate problems can be difficult to solve all the same. If you are facing a real estate law issue, you’ll need to...
Commercial real estate defined
As business reopens, the economic environment for office buildings, stores, warehouses, and other commercial real estate property is changing. Investors, landlords and renters should understand the basics of this commercial real estate. New Jersey real estate law...
Understanding easements
When a person is purchasing property, he or she may not realize the importance of understanding whether there is an easement on it. An easement allows a person to use another person’s property for a certain purpose and it can involve a large part of the property or...
What happens if there is a ‘cloud’ on your residential title?
Selling a home in New Jersey is not always a straightforward, simple process. There may be bumps and legal challenges along the road. One legal challenge that a property owner may have to face is filing a quiet title action. What is a quiet title action? A quiet title...
What should a landlord do with abandoned property?
Landlords in the Roseland area have many situations they encounter that may be complicated. When a renter doesn’t pay their rent, a landlord will begin the eviction process. When this happens, often times, the occupant leaves behind personal property. What should a...
Legislation introduced addressing the federal eviction moratorium
The past 18 months or so have been a financial disaster for many in Roseland, making it next to impossible for some to afford life’s basic necessities including paying rent. The federal government recognized this problem and issued a moratorium on eviction proceedings...
Federal eviction moratorium extended through October 3 for some
On July 31, the nearly year-long federal eviction moratorium came to end, leaving millions of renters in danger of losing their home for non-payment of rent. However, the federal ban on evictions has since been extended to the rejoice of renters and chagrin of...