Missing Construction Permits
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law Construction permits are issued by municipalities for construction activities on homes within their jurisdiction. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) oversees Uniform Construction Code compliance and enforcement and advises municipal officials, as needed. In the
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Recourse for Errors in Property Inspections
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law Most Property Inspection Reports Contain Disclaimers When purchasing real estate, buyers typically hire a qualified inspector to review the property and advise of visible defects. When engaging an inspector, a buyer signs an agreement with the inspector.
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Partitioning Land: When Owners Don’t Agree
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law When is Partition Required? Partition actions divide land between owners based upon principals of fairness and are necessary when co-owners cannot agree. Imagine your neighbor and her two siblings inherit a small farm. Your neighbor has always
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Property Tax Appeal Considerations in Commercial Leases
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law When Can Commercial Tenants Appeal? N.J.S.A. 54:3-21 authorizes any aggrieved tax payer to file an appeal, subject to other jurisdictional requirements. The Superior Court has confirmed that, if tenant’s lease term covers an entire tax year, and
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Property Transfers Require Cesspool Upgrades
Must Upgrade to Septic System as a Condition of Sale By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law Effective June of 2012, properties serviced by a cesspool, privy, outhouse, latrine, or pit toilet may not be transferred without upgrading to a septic system (NJAC 7:9A-3.16(b)).
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Right to Farm Protection of Equine Activities
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law An equine facility might qualify for Right to Farm protection and obtain relief from local ordinances in limited respects, such as municipal zoning restrictions. Such protected activities may include equine labor housing, manure composting and sales, and
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