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If you own a home in New Jersey, it’s important to know about potential housing code violations. There are questions you can ask when you have learned that these violations have been found. What housing code violations are frequently found in houses? Many of the...
Construction liens in New Jersey maintain different rules for filing than other states. Unlike some states where contractors can file a lien at any point in the construction process, a construction lien in New Jersey requires filing after completion of most of the...
Faulty construction of buildings and their ownership by condo associations has been in the news recently. Many buildings have become condominiums years after their original construction. Residents of Roseland and other areas of New Jersey may want to learn more about...
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Failure to meet a buyer's reasonable expectation or construct in a workmanlike manner can result in a construction defect. A passive defect is one that can cause a diminution in value or loss of use for the property owner. According to the International Risk...
Construction projects that change a land's zoning code may run into delays when residents challenge the local board's approval. As noted by the American Bar Association, individuals may file a lawsuit against the local zoning board to contest its decision. The court...
A 2017 decision by the Third Circuit resulted in a significant increase in risk for subcontractors seeking payment from construction contractors who have filed for bankruptcy. In this decision, the court found that a subcontractor executing a construction lien after...
Between renters, property owners must often do some maintenance to keep their rentals in good shape. However, New Jersey requires property owners to file permit applications before making changes to their property. In some cases, there is a fine line between what does...
On April 24, 2021, L&L Wings, Inc., a beachwear retailer with stores in California, Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas, filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of...
As a contractor facing a dispute with a client over an alleged construction defect, it is important to understand the exact nature of the issue and its effects. These defects may cause a variety of problems, from electrical to structural, and according to Modern...
