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Nov 7, 2024 | mondaq.com | Carmen Andrade |Michael Leon

The New Jersey Construction Lien Law codified at N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-1et seq. (CLL) provides a mechanism for contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers (collectively, Contractors) to protect themselves if they have not been paid for their work, services, and/or materials. A construction lien is an essential tool that can be used by Contractors to increase the likelihood that they will be compensated for their work, services, and/or materials when a client fails to pay them.

Nov 5, 2024 | mondaq.com | Carmen Andrade |Michael Leon

Under the New Jersey Newly Constructed Multiple Dwellings Law (NJNCMDL), residential properties built after June 25, 1987, may be exempt from local rent control and rent leveling ordinances for up to 30 years or the duration of the initial mortgage's amortization period, whichever is shorter. See N.J.S.A. § 2A:42-84.2. The NJNCML encourages the construction of multiple dwellings in the state by exempting newly-built properties from rent control, rent leveling, and rent stabilization laws.

Nov 5, 2024 | mondaq.com | Carmen Andrade |Lisa Bromberg Esq |Joseph A. Paparo

Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental Newsletter - October 2024 In our latest Real Estate, Environmental, and Land Use newsletter, we delve into crucial updates. Learn about compliance with NJNCMDL notice requirements... United States Real Estate and Construction In our latest Real Estate, Environmental, and Land Usenewsletter, we delve into crucial updates.

Jul 22, 2024 | mondaq.com | Lisa Bromberg Esq |Thomas Spiesman Esq |Benjamin L. Lindeman |Carmen Andrade

Stay ahead with Porzio's Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental newsletter. Learn about the latest Open Public Records Act changes, impacting how real estate professionals access property info. Discover the NJ Supreme Court ruling requiring vacant commercial property owners to maintain sidewalks to avoid liability. Also, understand the new EPA PFAS hazardous substance designation effective July 8, 2024, mandating immediate reporting of PFOA and PFOS releases.

Jul 22, 2024 | mondaq.com | Benjamin L. Lindeman |Carmen Andrade |Joseph A. Paparo

As a result of recent changes concerning requirements that public bodies must adhere to in responding to Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests, parties seeking to access information regarding matters pertaining to real property will see changes in the manner in which requests for information are processed. They will need to adjust their expectations with respect to the accessing of vital property information.