Connor M. Lawrence, Esq.

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Connor M. Lawrence is an Associate Attorney whose area of practice includes New Jersey Landlord/Tenant Law.

Mr. Lawrence graduated from Seton Hall University (B.A., cum laude, 2018) and New York Law School (J.D. 2022). While in law school, Mr. Lawrence served as a member of the law school’s Center for Real Estate Studies (2021-2022). In addition, Mr. Lawrence served as a member of New York Law School’s Conservation Law and Policy Clinic, a clinical course focused on the legal and policy issues related to The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) work in both the public and private arenas. In this clinic, Mr. Lawrence worked collaboratively with TNC officials on issues related to conservation easements and their use throughout the country.

Prior to joining Griffin Alexander, P.C., Mr. Lawrence worked as an extern for a transactional law firm and was involved in matters including real estate and land use as well as estate planning and administration.

Mr. Lawrence is presently licensed to practice law in New Jersey.

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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.

New Jersey Will Prohibit Late Penalties Against Senior Citizens in Some Situations

June 8, 2023

New Jersey Will Prohibit Late Penalties Against Senior Citizens in Some Situations After unanimously passing the Assembly, Bill A-1498 (S-942) will now head to the Senate, where a previous version was also passed unanimously. The bill requires owners of affordable senior communities to waive late fees incurred by senior tenants for rent that comes due during a period of hospitalization, plus five days thereafter. To qualify for the late fee waiver, a tenant must provide written proof that they were admitted to the hospital for the relevant period. If rent payment is not remitted within five business days following discharge, any late charge permitted under the law may then be imposed.

DEADLINES APPROACH: A NEW LAW IS COMING INTO EFFECT THAT REQUIRES NJ BUSINESSES AND RENTAL UNIT OWNERS TO MAINTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE

December 7, 2022

You may recall that, on August 5, 2022, New Jersey’s Governor Murphy signed S. 1368/A. 2687 (2022) into law. This law (which has since been codified as N.J.S.A. § 40A:10A-1 et seq.) requires landlords and business owners to procure and maintain liability insurance for negligent acts and omissions. As we explained in our previous breakdown and summary, much of this law came into effect on November 3, 2022, while the remainder of its sections will become effective on February 1, 2023.

New Jersey Now Requiring Landlords to Maintain Liability Insurance

November 8, 2022

On August 5, 2022, New Jersey’s Governor Murphy signed S. 1368/A. 2687 (2022) into law, which has since been approved as P.L.2022, c.92 and codified as N.J.S.A. § 40A:10A-1 et seq. Much of this new law took effect on November 3, 2022, however, some of it has yet to come into effect. It requires business owners—specifically, rental unit owners and certain multi-family homeowners—to maintain liability insurance.

FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC NEW LENDER REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDOMINIUM AND COOPERATIVE PROJECTS

January 18, 2022

On June 24, 2021, tragically the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, FL, collapsed. Investigation revealed that construction defects, long-term water infiltration, and years of deferred maintenance may have all led to the collapse and the death of 98 people.

NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE ALLOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS REMOTE MEETINGS TO CONTINUE

January 17, 2022

On December 20, 2021, New Jersey’s Legislature passed S. 4112/A. 5549 (2021); and, on January 10, 2022, Governor Murphy signed the bill into law. The law, while short, is immensely helpful to Community Associations throughout the state, many of which have adapted to the new remote meeting procedures previously permitted during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

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