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New Jersey Amends Uniform Construction Code to Address Delays in Construction Project Inspections

By Steven Firkser, Justine A. DelVecchio & Krista on January 27, 2023
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On January 5, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law an Act amending New Jersey’s Uniform Construction Code Act (UCC) to facilitate expedited construction inspections, as explained in this week’s Client Alert by attorneys in the firm’s real estate practice. Healthcare entities undertaking construction projects for new or renovated facilities in New Jersey should be aware of these UCC amendments, which seek to remedy the existing lack of strict timeframes requiring public construction officials to respond promptly to construction inspection requests by providing the option to utilize an authorized private inspection company upon implementation of the Act.

Photo of Steven Firkser Steven Firkser

Counsel, Real Estate and Redevelopment & Land Use

Steve’s practice centers on the acquisition, sale, financing and development of commercial and industrial real estate in New Jersey. His versatility as a transactional attorney, combined with his extensive land use expertise, enables him to…

Counsel, Real Estate and Redevelopment & Land Use

Steve’s practice centers on the acquisition, sale, financing and development of commercial and industrial real estate in New Jersey. His versatility as a transactional attorney, combined with his extensive land use expertise, enables him to represent clients in all aspects of the real estate development process. He provides support to developers, lenders, borrowers, REITs, and municipalities across a broad range of business and commercial real estate transactions, including multi-property portfolio transactions, from contract to closing, including due diligence and the review and analysis of title and zoning issues.

Steve assists clients in the preparation and negotiation of commercial leases, contracts and agreements and represents both lenders and borrowers in financing transactions. He represents developers in redevelopment projects, including obtaining and defending approvals for land development for industrial, commercial, residential and educational facilities. His experience in this area includes researching ordinances for development potential, preparing and presenting site plan and variance applications, defending approvals from court challenges and appealing denials of applications for development rights.

Steve has presented actions defending the development of affordable housing, pursuing exclusionary zoning lawsuits and builder’s remedy actions to provide affordable housing opportunities. In addition, he has experience in the registration of condominiums and other planned real estate developments with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), providing counsel on compliance with New Jersey’s Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act (PREDFDA).

As a commercial litigator, Steve has handled consumer fraud disputes, condemnation actions, real estate tax appeals, land use and redevelopment matters, title insurance claims, and complex property insurance coverage disputes. He has also authored expert reports for community associations engaged in litigation with the sponsors of the communities.

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

Contact information:

sfirkser@greenbaumlaw.com | 732.476.2388 | vCard | LinkedIn

For more information visit the Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP website.

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Photo of Justine A. DelVecchio Justine A. DelVecchio

Associate, Real Estate and Redevelopment & Land Use

Justine’s practice encompasses the acquisition, sale and financing of commercial real estate properties, as well as redevelopment and land use matters. Her efforts help the firm’s clients maintain a clear path toward meeting their project…

Associate, Real Estate and Redevelopment & Land Use

Justine’s practice encompasses the acquisition, sale and financing of commercial real estate properties, as well as redevelopment and land use matters. Her efforts help the firm’s clients maintain a clear path toward meeting their project objectives and operational goals.

She has significant involvement in the full lifecycle of a transaction, handling the preparation of foundational documents and helping manage the due diligence process through to the closing of the deal. She plays a key role in the structuring and closing of loans for commercial transactions, managing the preparation of complex financing documentation and ensuring all lender requirements are met throughout the due diligence process.

On the redevelopment front, Justine is involved with the coordination of site plan and other land use applications and related representation before governing bodies. She serves as a resource for projects requiring specialized gap financing through the procurement of economic incentives, assisting clients in navigating the administrative complexities and compliance hurdles of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) Aspire Program and other state incentive programs.

In the area of community association law, Justine serves as a resource for associations throughout New Jersey on a variety of general representation matters. She is dedicated to meeting the operational needs of her clients, drafting and negotiating vendor contracts and modernizing governing documents, including master deeds, bylaws, and resolutions.

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

Contact information:

jdelvecchio@greenbaumlaw.com | 973.577.1830 | vCard | LinkedIn

For more information visit the Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP website.

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