We Understand The Ins And Outs Of Real Estate Law
If you are planning a property improvement, seeking a variance, or facing a zoning issue, you may need to appear before a Zoning, Planning or Land Us Board in a South Jersey community. For many property owners, the process can feel unfamiliar and even intimidating. Understanding how these matters work...
One of the first questions you should be asking when looking to buy a piece of commercial real estate is what type of zone it falls within. The zone will hold massive sway over what you can and cannot do with that piece of real estate, so it is also...
Flood risk plays a role in rental choices and can affect property value in New Jersey. Recent changes in state law cover both sellers and landlords and introduce disclosure rules. Under these rules, you may need to share flood exposure details before a lease begins or renews. As a landlord,...
Zoning is a term used to describe how local authorities designate certain areas for certain activities. For example, one part of town may be zoned for housing. If someone applied to build an industrial plant in the middle of that housing zone the authorities would likely refuse, because it would...
When it comes to purchasing or leasing commercial real estate in New Jersey, one crucial aspect that is often overlooked is zoning laws. These regulations can significantly impact the use of your commercial property. Therefore, understanding them is essential to avoiding potential legal issues. What is the purpose of zoning...
Question: When is the ideal location for something not ideal? Answer: When zoning laws prohibit you from doing the thing you want in that location. Local authorities use zoning laws to control how an area develops. They can use them to encourage new investment in deprived areas or to prevent...
An easement is a legal arrangement that means someone who does not own a piece of property does have a legal right to use it. There are many examples of how this happens, but one of the most common is when a person shares a driveway with a neighbor. That...
Zoning rules help protect the characteristics of a community and the environment. However, sometimes they need to change to reflect the changing characteristics of a neighborhood. Property that was once commercial or even industrial could become a residential property. Such conversions, involving everything from old industrial buildings to vacant office...
