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By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. April 22, 2025 Posted in Community Association Law Share

As you may recall, The Corporate Transparency Act or the “CTA,” established under Title LXIV of the Defense Act, was introduced in 2023 and took effect on January 1, 2024, carrying with it significant implications for landlords and property owners. At the time of its effective date, the CTA introduced a federal reporting requirement for companies operating in the United States. 

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. April 22, 2025 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share

One of the biggest changes with the adoption of these new amendments to the MDRR is the requirement to provide applicants and leaseholders with DCR’s Applicant / Tenant Inquiry document. This document was produced by the DCR. Reporting information back to the DCA in regard to the MDRR has always been mandatory, that is not changing. However, the use of the DCR’s document was used to assist owners in gathering information that the DCR has required to have on file. This is where the change comes into play.

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. March 4, 2025 Posted in Community Association Law Share

The New Jersey Fire Code has changed as a new regulation aimed at combatting combustible mulch was adopted on April 15, 2024, and is taking effect on April 15, 2025. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:70-3, 305.7, all occupancies who are subject to this regulation will have to remove all combustible landscape materials that are located within 18 inches of the foundation of any building or structure or in the area of any designated smoking area and replace it with 

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. November 27, 2024 Posted in Firm News Share

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed S-1517 into law on July 24, 2023, to amend the current statutory law, known as the “Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act” or VASPA. The new law expands the protections for victims seeking a restraining order. Under previous state law, a court could only issue protective orders if there was a criminal conviction or if the victim and the accused had a prior dating relationship or a familial tie, such as sharing a child. Governor Murphy stated, “After hearing the horrifying stories of victims, like Michele Albano’s daughter- who inspired this bill- our Administration recognized the need to expand access to protective orders to more than just victims of domestic and sexual violence.”  

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. November 26, 2024 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share

On November 18, 2024, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced a proposed set of changes to rules related to “disparate impact discrimination.” The proposed legislation, 56 N.J.R. 2218 (a), attempts to resolve potential issues in housing related to disparate discrimination involving protected classes by the DCR.

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. October 29, 2024 Posted in Community Association Law Share

On March 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the dismissal of a couple’s counterclaim against their condominium association for discrimination.   The association had taken legal action against the couple for violating its rules after they adopted a 63-pound dog as an emotional support animal.   

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. October 23, 2024 Posted in Firm News Share

A new law from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, which officially took effect on September 12, 2024, involves the enactment of a new set of responsibilities for owners and operators of specific public community water systems in relation to protecting the public from potential disease outbreaks.

By Jennifer L. Alexander, Esq. August 13, 2024 Posted in Community Association Law Share

On July 31, 2024, New Jersey’s Appellate Division affirmed a lower court ruling by determining that age-related ownership restrictions in senior communities are unlawful in the State.

By William Rodriguez, Esq. May 14, 2024 Posted in Landlord/Tenant Law Share

In a significant update to New Jersey’s “Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991,” a recent amendment to Assembly Bill No. 3808 mandates additional protections for victims of domestic violence. Under this new law, when a court issues a temporary or permanent restraining order, the victim's landlord may have to change the locks of the victim’s apartment to enhance their safety.