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Understanding Restrictive Deed Covenants in New Jersey: Creation, Requirements, Modification, and Dissolution

By | Published January 5, 2026 | Posted in dissolving deed restrictions New Jersey, land use covenants NJ, Lieberman Blecher Sinkevich restrictive covenant law, modifying restrictive covenants NJ, New Jersey restrictive covenants, NJ deed restrictions, property law restrictive deeds, Stuart Lieberman NJ environmental and property attorney | Comments Off on Understanding Restrictive Deed Covenants in New Jersey: Creation, Requirements, Modification, and Dissolution

Restrictive covenants—sometimes called deed restrictions—are private agreements that limit how real property may be used. In New Jersey, these covenants often appear directly in a deed or in a separate recorded document and can regulate everything from land use to building size to permissible activities on a parcel. Courts recognize them as binding promises that Read More

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5G Cell Tower Infrastructure And What It Means For New Jersey Communities

By | Published November 24, 2025 | Posted in Land Use | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on 5G Cell Tower Infrastructure And What It Means For New Jersey Communities

5G refers to the fifth generation of cellular network technology used by service providers to deliver coverage to their customers. To offer 5G service, providers must construct new cell tower infrastructure. As demand for stronger and more reliable signal coverage continues to grow, carriers have worked to keep pace by building new towers across the Read More

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Real Estate Law Spotlight: Beachfront Property Obstruction in Stone Harbor

By | Published November 24, 2025 | Posted in Real Estate | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Real Estate Law Spotlight: Beachfront Property Obstruction in Stone Harbor

When it comes to beachfront property, few things are as prized as an unobstructed view of the ocean. But what happens when neighbors disagree over what “open view” really means? A recent decision from the New Jersey Appellate Division sheds light on how restrictive covenants can shape property rights along the shore. The Case: Gallo Read More

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APPELLATE DIVISION UPHOLDS CONDO UNIT OWNER’S RIGHT TO REPAIR COMMON ELEMENTS

By | Published November 12, 2025 | Posted in Condominium Associations | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on APPELLATE DIVISION UPHOLDS CONDO UNIT OWNER’S RIGHT TO REPAIR COMMON ELEMENTS

A recent Appellate Division offers important guidance for condominium associations and unit owners, clarifying when a unit owner may step in to make repairs to a common element after an association refuses to act.    In that unpublished case, Ronald Schecter v. Society Hill East Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. A-2687-23 (October 2025), the plaintiff Read More

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Appellate Court to Developer: No Evidence, No Extension Cape Jetty Appeal Denied

By | Published November 10, 2025 | Posted in Land Use and Zoning | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Appellate Court to Developer: No Evidence, No Extension Cape Jetty Appeal Denied

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently issued a decision in Cape Jetty, LLC v. City of Cape May, affirming the Cape May City Planning Board’s denial of Cape Jetty’s request to extend its 2019 site plan approval. Cape Jetty, LLC v. Cape May City Planning Bd., No. A-3934-23 (N.J. App. Div. Nov. 3, 2025). The Read More

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A Shake-Up in Preservation: New Jersey Says “Train Up or Sit Out!”

By | Published October 31, 2025 | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on A Shake-Up in Preservation: New Jersey Says “Train Up or Sit Out!”

For years, Historic Preservation Committees (HPCs) have operated with minimal formal training requirements. While many members arrived with planning, architectural, or historical backgrounds, nothing in New Jersey law mandated uniform knowledge. As a result, municipalities often saw inconsistency in how historic applications were reviewed, how hearings were conducted, and how preservation standards were applied. Local Read More

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No Standing Room: Third Parties Left Out in the Cold From NJDEP Adjudicatory Hearings

By | Published October 22, 2025 | Posted in Environmental Law | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on No Standing Room: Third Parties Left Out in the Cold From NJDEP Adjudicatory Hearings

On September 25, 2025, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a sharp reminder of just how narrow the path is for third parties seeking adjudicatory hearings in environmental agency actions. In In re Request for Adjudicatory Hearing on Action of Tidelands Resource Council, No. A-2198-23, the court affirmed the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Read More

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Appellate Division Affirms Summary Dispossession of Social Club In Favor of Coastal Protection

By | Published October 16, 2025 | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Appellate Division Affirms Summary Dispossession of Social Club In Favor of Coastal Protection

Despite over 50 years of ownership and use as a social club, Sunset Beach Sportsmen’s Club, Inc., (the “Club”) located on Sunset and Higbee’s Beach in Cape May County, was recently dispossessed of the land. On June 15, 2022, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) filed a summary dispossess action in Superior Court. Prior Read More

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Before You Sign on the Dotted Line: Lawyer Review of Lease Agreements

By | Published October 16, 2025 | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Before You Sign on the Dotted Line: Lawyer Review of Lease Agreements

As rising rents and tighter market conditions continue to define both residential and commercial leasing, tenants are increasingly urged to seek legal counsel before signing any lease agreement. Despite the high stakes, many tenants – particularly small business owners and first-time renters – enter into lease agreements without attorney review. This decision often results in Read More

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September 5 Cutoff Looms for Streamlined PFAS/AFFF Claims in Multi-District Litigation

By | Published September 3, 2025 | Posted in Legal Update | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on September 5 Cutoff Looms for Streamlined PFAS/AFFF Claims in Multi-District Litigation

On August 22, 2025, the South Carolina District Court, which is overseeing the nationwide PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) / AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) litigation, issued Case Management Order No. 36 (“CMO 36”), further reinforcing the critical importance of timely filing. This order addresses efforts by some plaintiffs to avoid federal jurisdiction by omitting references Read More

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    Bucks County Herald, January 4, 2024

    When Brittany DeBord runs along the Delaware River canal towpath or on the trails of Tyler State Park, she doesn’t just appreciate the natural beauty of the...

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  • Town liable for private company's leaking underground tanks, court rules

    NJ.com Jul 26, 2017

    CRANFORD -- A couple that owned a businesses in town and became sick from leaking underground tanks owned by an adjacent business can sue the township for damages because the tanks were partially ...

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  • Dark Waters: How a Class Action Catapulted NJ to Forefront of 'Forever Chemicals' Battle

    NJ Law Journal Jan 09, 2020

    As property owners become increasingly aware of PFAS contamination, and as individuals exposed to PFAS learn of the health risks associated with exposure, liability will likely affect entire supply chains.

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