Maybe you have been sharing space for years with some incorporeal roommates. No matter how well you may have cohabited with your ghostly guests, the time has come for you to put the home on the market. Are you legally required to disclose to potential buyers that your...
Real Estate Law
Knowing your boundaries
Understanding the rights and obligations regarding property lines is essential for any landowner in New Jersey. Boundary disputes can be a source of significant tension and confusion, but with the right approach, you can resolve these issues efficiently and...
Understanding New Jersey’s security deposit laws
At the end of their lease, it would be great if every tenant left their dwelling in the same condition as when the lease began. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case, and the landlord has to spend time and money making repairs before they can start receiving...
Understanding the basics of a purchase and sale agreement
A purchase and sale agreement (PSA) is a legally binding contract that explicitly outlines the terms and conditions governing the sale and transfer of a property. It is not the actual transfer of the property. Instead, it creates an obligation for the two parties to...
The basics of security deposits in New Jersey
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...
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...