In a recent New Jersey case, the Appellate Division upheld a homeowner’s right to sue her neighbor, despite an insurance settlement. In Leonard v. Panitch1 Cheryl Leonard sued her neighbor Pera Panitch for encroaching over the property line and onto Leonard’s property. This dispute arose when Panitch had her stone driveway replenished and installed a […]

10 Things to Consider Before Moving into a Community Association New Jersey has an ever-growing number of condominium associations and homeowners’ associations, collectively referred to as “community associations.” Community associations are attractive to all different types of homeowners, whether it be the appeal of less lawncare or appealing amenities. Owning a home in a community […]

New Jersey’s Supreme Court Decision Stands, Holding That Historic Preservation Grants Cannot Be Used For Churches The U.S. Supreme Court has declined review of the New Jersey Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that historic preservation grants cannot be used for churches. In April 2018, the State’s highest court ended a nearly four-year battle in Morris County, […]

Zoning Permits And An Applicants Right To Relief In most New Jersey municipalities a zoning permit is required before a building permit may issue.  It is the responsibility of our zoning officers to determine if the proposed construction conforms to the zoning ordinance. If it does, a permit is issued and the applicant proceeds to the building […]

An often-overlooked aspect of running a business is the impact local zoning may have on the business’s expansion. Businesses routinely run afoul of local zoning laws and don’t find out until well after the expense of expansion has occurred, and when a competitor complains to the local code official. Expanded seating In many towns, the […]