In 1951, the New Jersey State Legislature codified the Summary Dispossess Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18-53, et. seq., in order to afford the Courts a fast, efficient and fair way of handling Landlord Tenant disputes. In 1974, the vast majority of Landlord
New Jersey Real Estate Attorney Blog
The New Jersey Real Estate Attorney Blog, published by the Law Office of Michael D. Mirne, LLC, focuses on legal issues related to real estate in New Jersey, with particular attention to landlord-tenant law. It covers topics such as changes and updates in landlord-tenant court procedures, eviction processes and delays, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of federal and state regulations on eviction practices. The blog also addresses property tax appeal deadlines and related court orders. It provides information on legislative proposals, court orders, and practical implications for landlords and tenants navigating real estate disputes in New Jersey.
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New Jersey Eviction Update
In the wake of the financial disaster created by the COVID pandemic, many New Jersey landlords and tenants have become familiar with Executive Order 106, which states that no lockouts of residential tenants can occur until two months after the…
New Jersey Evictions Remain Delayed as Courts Deal with Safety Concerns
During the past several weeks, our office has fielded hundreds of phone calls and emails from anxious clients (and concerned attorneys), who have all been wondering when we will resume having landlord tenant trials in New Jersey. Unfortunately, as of…
Federal COVID-19 Restrictions on Evictions – How they Differ from New Jersey Restrictions
During the past few weeks, our office has been reporting on New Jersey’s restrictions on evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the core of these temporary measures is Executive Order 106, which generally prohibits lockouts from taking place until…
New Jersey Postpones Property Tax Appeal Filing Deadline
We are in a difficult and uncertain time and I hope everyone is staying safely at home. In the meantime, our office has been receiving daily updates from the New Jersey Supreme Court and the Legislature, concerning delays in Court…
New Jersey Evictions – COVID-19 Update
Our office remains open and we are closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During the past few days, we have received several calls from our clients, who concerned about the effects of the moratorium on…
Urgent Update Regarding New Jersey Landlord Tenant Actions – Changes in eviction dates due to Coronavirus
On Sunday, March 15, 2020, our office published an urgent update regarding some of the recent emergency measures that had been instituted by the New Jersey Judiciary in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Our article specifically focused
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New Jersey Landlord Tenant Law – Recent Changes to Eviction Statute
For nearly 50 years, most of New Jersey’s residential tenants have been protected by the vast set of Statutes, known simply as The Anti-Eviction Act (“The Act”). Throughout the years the Act has undergone various, but generally minor, revisions. However,…
New Jersey L.L.C.s – Practical Considerations for Formation
Our clients often ask us about the benefits of transferring their rental properties into a Limited Liability Company (L.L.C.). While LLCs and other corporate entities offer some degree of protection from the personal liability, there are a myriad of factors…
New Jersey Landlords Beware: Is your Building Protected when Marijuana becomes Legal?
Tenants who smoke in their apartments and in the common areas of their apartment buildings presents a major problem for landlords of multiple dwelling buildings. Inevitably, the smoke from one apartment will leak into neighboring apartments, leading to complaints and possible…