Writings by Christopher A. Dzwilewski

New Jersey condominium and homeowners’ associations should review their governing documents to ensure compliance with a new law requiring the removal of discriminatory restrictive covenants. New Jersey condominium and homeowners’ associations should review their governing documents to ensure compliance with a new law requiring the removal of discriminatory restrictive covenants. Gov. Phil Murphy signed the […]

Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation into law modifying New Jersey’s eviction moratorium... Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation into law modifying New Jersey’s eviction moratorium.  The State had previously enacted legislation that extended the eviction moratorium through the end of 2021, but this new law shortens the previous moratorium for renters that do not […]

Settlement conferences will be mandatory in landlord-tenant cases under a New Jersey Supreme Court Order issued on July 2, 2021… Settlement conferences will be mandatory in landlord-tenant cases under a New Jersey Supreme Court Order issued on July 2, 2021 (Order). The requirement comes as the New Jersey Court system is expecting an influx of […]

Commercial evictions in New Jersey are poised to increase under new orders issued by the New Jersey Supreme Court... Commercial evictions in New Jersey are poised to increase under new orders issued by the New Jersey Supreme Court. While most eviction proceedings were placed on “pause” in light of COVID-19, commercial landlords and lenders may […]

Running an effective condominium board meeting or a homeowners association (HOA) board meeting can be a daunting task… Running an effective condominium board meeting or a homeowners association (HOA) board meeting can be a daunting task, particularly when controversial issues are on the agenda. While many HOA and condo boards are relatively small and tend […]

New Jersey landlords can evict a residential tenant for damage caused by a sub-tenant, according to a recent decision by the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. In so ruling, the court rejected the tenant’s argument that only the subtenant could be evicted under the Anti-Eviction Act, which authorizes a landlord to regain possession of leased premises by proof of willful or grossly negligent conduct that "caused or allowed destruction, damage or injury to the premises."