Writings by Matthew I. Kane

Matthew I. “Matt” Kane devotes his practice to a wide range of real estate transactions, from the purchase and sale of single and multi-family homes, to the acquisition, financing and disposition of multi-million dollar commercial properties.

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What Are the Types of Boundary Disputes? A Legal Breakdown

All types of boundary disputes between property owners are complex and can easily become contentious. Whether you are a property owner, real estate developer, or otherwise involved in a boundary conflict, you need experienced legal guidance. What Are Boundary Disputes? A boundary dispute is a disagreement about the exact location of a property’s border, which […]

Author: Matthew I. Kane

January 17, 2025

How Restrictive Covenants Impact Your Property Rights

Restrictive covenants are common in real estate transactions, and they can impact you whether you purchase or lease property. Because a restrictive covenant can limit how you use the property, such as prohibiting certain business activities or limiting changes to the property, it is imperative to review these provisions carefully and ensure that you fully […]

Author: Matthew I. Kane

January 16, 2025

Complying With New Jersey’s New Commercial Foreclosure Notification Law

New Jersey recently enacted a new law that requires lenders to notify local municipalities regarding the foreclosure of commercial properties... New Jersey recently enacted a new law that requires lenders to notify local municipalities regarding the foreclosure of commercial properties. The legislation (Assembly Bill 2877), which Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law on January 18, […]

Author: Matthew I. Kane

May 23, 2022

New Jersey Enacts Legislation Extending Eviction Moratorium for Some Renters

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 […]

Author: Matthew I. Kane

September 1, 2021

COVID-19

Settlement Conferences Mandatory in New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Cases

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 […]

Author: Matthew I. Kane

August 5, 2021

New Jersey Assembly Passes Pandemic Insurance Law

The New Jersey Assembly recently enacted legislation intended to ensure that businesses have access to business interruption insurance in the next pandemic or virus outbreak... The New Jersey Assembly recently enacted legislation intended to ensure that businesses have access to business interruption insurance in the next pandemic or virus outbreak. Assembly Bill 4551 authorizes insurers that […]

Author: Matthew I. Kane

July 14, 2021

Vital Legal Update for New Jersey Landlords and Lenders

The New Jersey Supreme Court has authorized the resumption of commercial landlord-tenant trials as of June 2, 2021... The New Jersey Supreme Court has authorized the resumption of commercial landlord-tenant trials as of June 2, 2021. However, it will likely be some time before the residential eviction moratorium is lifted. COVID-19’s Impact on Evictions and Foreclosures In […]

Author: Matthew I. Kane

June 10, 2021

New Jersey

New Short Sale Process for Residential Mortgage Foreclosures in New Jersey

NJ Law Establishes New Short Sale Process for Residential Mortgage Foreclosures While a short sale can help underwater homeowners avoid foreclosure, the process isn’t always as “short” as buyers would like. In response, New Jersey recently enacted a new law that establishes a process for the consideration of offers from short sale buyers during residential […]

Author: Matthew I. Kane

September 12, 2017

New Jersey

Lender Can’t Unilaterally Modify New Jersey Foreclosure Mediation Agreement

The Supreme Court of NJ Holds That Lender Can’t Unilaterally Alter The Terms Of An Agreement Reached Via NJ’s Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently held that a lender could not unilaterally alter the terms of an agreement reached via the state’s Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program. In its unanimous decision […]

Author: Matthew I. Kane

September 11, 2017

New Jersey

When Does a Lender Become a Mortgagee in Possession?

Becoming a mortgagee in possession can result in liability A mortgagee becomes a mortgagee in possession when it takes over the management and control of a property from the mortgagor. Because becoming a mortgagee in possession can result in liability, lenders must be cognizant of whether their actions regarding the property will be considered exerting control […]

Author: Matthew I. Kane

July 10, 2017

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