Kimberly A. Van Grouw, Esq.

Associate

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Kimberly A. Van Grouw, Esq. is an Associate Attorney of the firm who focuses her practice on matters involving New Jersey Landlord/Tenant Law and Community Association Law. Ms. Van Grouw focuses primarily on Community Association transitions, a process which transfers Developer control to an Association after construction of the Association, as well as assisting in fair housing matters such as preparing responses to fair housing violations. In addition, Ms. Van Grouw frequently drafts and prepares Amendments and Resolutions to Association governing documents and regularly attends Association Board meetings, assisting in Annual Elections and other community related matters.

Ms. Van Grouw graduated from Centenary University (B.A., magna cum laude, 2016) and Quinnipiac School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 2022). While in law school, Ms. Van Grouw served as a member of the law school’s Civil Justice Clinic, advocating for prisoner’s rights during the COVID-19 pandemic and spreading awareness and providing training to hotel and hospital staff regarding human trafficking prevention. Ms. Van Grouw also served as a member of the law school’s Tax Clinic, where she represented low- and moderate-income individuals in administrative proceedings with the Internal Revenue Service at the audit, appeals and collection levels.

Prior to joining Griffin Alexander, P.C., Ms. Van Grouw worked as an intern for the Morris County Prosecutors Office handling policy and criminal related issues.

Ms. Van Grouw is presently licensed to practice law in New Jersey.

News & Announcements

Appellate Decision Regarding NJ Radburn Law

March 11, 2024

On February 23, 2024, the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division issued an unpublished opinion reversing several New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) regulations, commonly referred to as the NJ Radburn Law. The opinion can be found on the Court’s website at https://www.njcourts.gov/system/files/court-opinions/2024/a2241-21.pdf

What You Should Know about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

February 23, 2024

If you're a landlord with rental units in the United States, or a board member at a condominium association, co-op or HOA, you need to be aware of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This legislation, established under Title LXIV of the Defense Act, is set to take effect on January 1, 2024, and it carries significant implications for landlords and property owners.

Understanding the Increased Inspection and Funding Duties for Community Associations

January 9, 2024

On Monday, January 8, 2024, New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, signed S.2760 / A.4384. This law, which has been approved as P.L.2023, c.214, was motivated by the building collapse in Surfside, Florida in 2021. This new law provides new and additional procedures for inspecting, evaluating, and maintaining the structural integrity of certain residential housing structures.

ALL NEW JERSEY LANDLORD’S MAY SOON BE PROHIBITED FROM REQUIRING ELECTRONIC RENTAL PAYMENTS

December 7, 2023

Currently, New Jersey state law prohibits some landlords from requiring residential tenants to pay rent and other related charges through electronic funds transfer; landlords must provide receipts for cash payments. Under the current statute, a landlord is:

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in New York City Rent Control Challenge—What Does This Mean for Rent Control Laws?

October 13, 2023

On October 2, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued final orders that it will not consider petitioners constitutional challenge to New York’s amended rent-stabilization law. Cmty. Hous. Improvement Program v. City of N.Y., No. 22-1095, 2023 U.S. LEXIS 3080, 2023 WL 6379013 (Oct. 2, 2023).

New Jersey now requires sellers of real property and landlords to make certain notifications regarding flooding.

June 8, 2023

New Jersey now requires sellers of real property and landlords to make certain notifications regarding flooding. The New Jersey Senate recently introduced Senate Bill No. 3110 to recognize the importance of flood awareness and protection for both landlords and tenants. This bill, if enacted, would require landlords to make specific notifications about flooding to tenants. Landlords would be required to disclose whether the property is in a flood hazard area as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Additionally, landlords would be required to inform tenants if the rental property is situated in a flood-prone zone.

If you need assistance ensuring you are acting conformity with this law or require assistance updating your policies, we, at Griffin Alexander, P.C., can help. Our attorneys are experienced in all aspects of Community Association and Landlord-Tenant law. We can help ensure that your property remains in compliance with the advent of this new law.

The information in this Client Alert is provided solely for information purposes. It should not be construed as legal advice on any specific matter and is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular circumstances. Each legal matter is unique, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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