When Your Dispute is With Your Homeowners’ Association
If you’re paying HOA fees, you may have your own idea of how your homeowners’ association works. As long as things go smoothly, years pass without any concerns. However, what happens if you find yourself in a dispute with your HOA? Will you need help deciding your course of action? All different types of real […]
Commercial Leases: What in the World is an Indemnity Clause?
Whether you’re a commercial landlord or tenant, you may be confused. As you read through the lease agreement, you find language that’s somewhat foreign to you. Understandably, you can’t help but wonder. What in the world is an indemnity clause? For the most part, the indemnity clause almost always pairs with a promise to defend. […]
When It Looks Like Joint Owners Need to Divide Real Property
No doubt just about everyone knows the parable of the prodigal son. Like most often repeated stories, it actually has application in today’s world. Somewhere in New Jersey, some family is squabbling about an estate passed on through inheritance. So, what happens when it looks like joint owners need to divide real property? It’s a […]
What Every Landlord Should Know about Assistance Animals
Let’s face it. Some feel the concept of assistance animals has just gone too far. In fact, just a year ago, United Airlines took steps in limiting the use of emotional support animals when a passenger attempted to bring a peacock on board a flight. Meanwhile, New Jersey landlords often need some guidance when it […]
How Important is a Real Estate Attorney to Your Divorce?
As 2018 almost comes to an end, you may be thinking towards the future. This is especially true if you are going through a divorce. That said, the dissolution of a marriage can be complicated in many regards. Among them, is the issue of equitable distribution. In fact, you may find that you need an […]
Underground Storage Tank Leaks in New Jersey: What To Do If You Experience This Potential Disaster Scenario
In Texas, if you hit oil, you make a lot of money. In New Jersey, you dearly pay for it. Here is a common scenario amongst home sellers and property owners: a New Jersey homeowner discovered an oil leak from a corroded underground storage tank (UST) she did not even know was located on her […]
Tenants Can be Evicted for More than Nonpayment of Rent
If you every visit Union County’s Landlord Tenant Court, one thing is certain. You’ll walk away with the impression that the majority of evictions are premised on nonpayment of rent. No doubt some statistics support your instincts. Meanwhile, you should know that landlords can evict tenants for other reasons than their failure to make good […]
What You Need to Know: Arbitration and Your Business Contract
You entered into a business contract with another company. As far as you’re concerned, the agreement contains language that appears somewhat standard. In fact, it could be that your own attorney drew up the contracts. Meanwhile, there’s a chance an experienced business lawyer reviewed the agreements before you signed on the dotted line. You recall […]
The Fate of Over 20,000 DWI Cases: What Happens Next?
You remember your day in court. As you conferenced with your defense attorney, you were advised that the machine testing your blood alcohol showed you over the .08% level. Although it made no sense to you, you couldn’t see a way to combat the evidence. Sound familiar? You may well be one of other 20,000 […]
This Land is My Land… (But is it Really?)
The lyrics of the great American tune might start out with “This land is your land.” However, as far as you’re concerned, it’s nothing of the kind. You’re ready to scream from the rooftops that “This land is my land.” Meanwhile, your statement might find you seeking legal counsel to prove your contentions. Here’s how […]