973-366-1188 SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION HOME ABOUT US ATTORNEYS PRACTICE AREAS BLOGS CONTACT US CAREERS BLOG UPDATES TO THE NEW YORK EVICTION MORATORIUM BY JENNIFER L. ALEXANDER, ESQ. SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 POSTED IN LANDLORD/TENANT LAW SHARE On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, the New York Legislature passed 2021 N.Y. SB 1, extending its eviction moratorium through January 15, 2022. This extension comes on the heels of the August 12, 2021, decision from the United States Supreme Court which knocked down key portions of the New York eviction moratorium (you can read more about that decision in our blog here). Read More NEW LANDLORD-TENANT NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN NEW JERSEY BY JENNIFER L. ALEXANDER, ESQ. AUGUST 27, 2021 POSTED IN LANDLORD/TENANT LAW SHARE On August 5, 2021, New Jersey’s Governor signed NJ S.B. 3691/A.B. 5685 (2021), which will officially end New Jersey’s Eviction Moratorium in waves based on income level beginning August 31, 2021. Read More THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT ENDS THE CDC FEDERAL EVICTION MORATORIUM BY JENNIFER L. ALEXANDER, ESQ. AUGUST 27, 2021 POSTED IN LANDLORD/TENANT LAW SHARE On August 3, 2021, the CDC issued a new eviction moratorium (you can read our blog about the CDC eviction moratorium here). In that blog, we commented that “questions regarding the constitutionality of the CDC’s new order” remained. It so happens that the United States Supreme Court agreed with our assessment. As of yesterday, August 26, 2021, the United States Supreme Court officially ended the CDC’s eviction moratorium. Read More NY EVICTION MORATORIUM BY STEPHANIE WIEGAND, ESQ. AUGUST 16, 2021 POSTED IN LANDLORD/TENANT LAW SHARE Over the last year and a half, since March 2020, there have been major changes in the landlord/tenant procedure in New York State in response to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these changes have been through executive orders in addition to adoption of new law that affects landlords’ and tenants’ right throughout the state. Along with the state regulations, there are federal protections in place to assist tenants during these trying times. Navigating the nuances of these regulations is becoming increasingly difficult for landlords, as courts at all levels, including the United States Supreme Court, are ruling to uphold or strike down parts of the laws that have been adopted. Below is an overview of some of the current state and federal regulations and protections in place, specific to New York, and the current status of same. Please note that, like everything else since March 2020, the status of these rules is subject to change at a moment’s notice. We strive to keep our clients up-to-date on the latest information available. Read More THE END OF NEW JERSEY’S EVICTION MORATORIUM CALLED INTO QUESTION BY JENNIFER L. ALEXANDER, ESQ. AUGUST 6, 2021 POSTED IN LANDLORD/TENANT LAW SHARE New Jersey’s Governor Murphy signed NJ S.B. 3691 / A.B. 5685 (2021) yesterday, which was set to officially end New Jersey’s Eviction Moratorium. However, this end of the moratorium has been called into question by the recent CDC Order. Read More NEW CDC EVICTION MORATORIUM BY JENNIFER L. ALEXANDER, ESQ. AUGUST 4, 2021 POSTED IN LANDLORD/TENANT LAW SHARE Yesterday, the CDC issued a new eviction moratorium, which is in immediate effect across the country. There are still questions regarding the constitutionality of the CDC’s new order. Nonetheless, even if the order is challenged and found to be unconstitutional, its is likely to delay the end of state-level eviction moratoria that are close to expiring. For example, even if this order is overturned, it will likely delay the end of New Jersey’s current moratorium, which is set to expire for most tenants after August 31, 2021. Read More NEW JERSEY COVID-19 EVICTION CASES WILL BECOME CONFIDENTIAL BY JENNIFER L. ALEXANDER, ESQ. JULY 2, 2021 POSTED IN LANDLORD/TENANT LAW SHARE On Wednesday June 30, 2021, the New Jersey Legislature passed NJ S.B. 3713 / A.B. 4463 (2021) (the “Act”), and it now awaits the signature of Governor Murphy. Under this act, certain New Jersey eviction court records during the pandemic must be kept confidential. The goal is to reduce renters that suffered hardship during the pandemic, and who otherwise have a good rental history, from finding new housing. Read More NEW TORT LIABILITY LAW – NEW PROTECTIONS FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS BY JENNIFER L. ALEXANDER, ESQ. JUNE 29, 2021 POSTED IN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LAW SHARE The State of New Jersey recently passed new protections for community associations regarding potential civil actions involving alleged exposure or transmission of COVID-19 within the community. Specifically, the Assembly and the Senate have passed Senate Bill 3584 which provides additional tort immunity for community associations than was available under existing law. The law has been passed in the legislature and is currently awaiting the Governor’s signature, which we do expect to be completed shortly. Read More NEW RESTRICTIONS ON TENANT BACKGROUND CHECKS IN NEW JERSEY BY JENNIFER L. ALEXANDER, ESQ. JUNE 25, 2021 POSTED IN LANDLORD/TENANT LAW SHARE On June 3, 2021, the New Jersey Legislature passed, and, on June 18, 2021, the Governor Phil Murphy signed, NJ S.B. 250 / A.B 1919 (2020), known as the Fair Chance in Housing Act (the “Act”). The purpose of the Act is to reduce the amount of recidivism amongst ex-convicts in the State of New Jersey. Statistics show that recidivism rates increase (and public safety decreases) when ex-convicts are unable to find stable housing. Consequently, the Act aims to reduce obstacles which may prevent ex-convicts from finding such housing by significantly altering how landlords may conduct background checks. Read More NEW YORK EXTENDS MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS AND FORECLOSURES BY JENNIFER L. ALEXANDER, ESQ. MAY 12, 2021 POSTED IN LANDLORD/TENANT LAW SHARE On May 4, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed 2021 N.Y. SB 6362A. The Act amends chapter 381 of the 2020 laws establishing the “COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020,” as well as chapter 73 of the 2021 laws establishing the “COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Business Act of 2021.” Read More 1 2 3 4 5 ► ►► Search Blog Search Categories Community Association Law Landlord/Tenant Law Firm News Year Archives 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 LOCATIONS Main Office 415 Route 10 2nd Floor Randolph, NJ 07869 Phone: 973-366-1188 Fax: 973-366-4848 East Brunswick Office 197 Route 18 South Suite 3000, South Wing East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Phone: 732-514-6601 Fax: 973-366-4848 Mount Laurel Office 309 Fellowship Road East Gate Center, Suite 200 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Phone: 856-533-2379 Fax: 973-366-4848 New York Office 11 Broadway Suite 615 New York, NY 10004 Phone: 212-374-9790 Fax: 646-998-8029 Email: attorneys@lawgapc.com landlordtenant@lawgapc.com Full Name Email Phone Interested in: Comments/ Questions SUBMIT © COPYRIGHT 2021 GRIFFIN ALEXANDER, P.C. 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