Commercial
Proper Representation is Worth the Dough: Jung v. Fred’s Bagels LLC
Posted in Commercial, Retail & Industrial Real Estate
A recent Appellate Division decision highlights the risks faced by commercial landlords who do not retain proper counsel to protect their interests. In Jung v. Fred’s Bagels LLC, the Appellate Division affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of a landlord’s complaint for possession of leased commercial space. Plaintiff landlord leased space to… Continue reading
Infrastructure Spending’s Impact on Retail and Commercial Sites
Posted in Commercial, Retail & Industrial Real Estate
The federal government is expected to pass a large infrastructure spending bill in 2021 to fund road and bridge improvement projects. Retail property owners need to keep a careful eye on the construction plans for these projects since they often involve modifying highway access and installing sidewalks. These design changes… Continue reading
Remote Eviction Trials – Tips and Pitfalls for Retail and Commercial Property Owners
Posted in Business & Commercial Law, Commercial, Retail & Industrial Real Estate
Courts in the tri-state area are reopening, and eviction trials are proceeding in-person and virtually. A remote eviction trial makes it easier for a landlord to get before a Judge and reclaim their property; however, don’t forget that you are “in court.” Here are a few things that retail and… Continue reading
Metes & Bounds: What Are the Typical Zoning Conditions and Restrictions Enacted by Municipalities Allowing Cannabis Operations in Their Towns?
Posted in Cannabis Law, Commercial, Retail & Industrial Real Estate
As towns and municipalities scrambled to meet the August 22nd deadline to regulate or prohibit marijuana establishments within their borders, a few noticeable trends emerged. As expected, many townships, including Freehold, Morristown, Franklin Lakes, Cherry Hill, Asbury Park, Haddonfield, and Ocean City, prohibited any and all marijuana businesses and operations… Continue reading
The Road Ahead – Four (4) “Mile Markers” to Watch in the Year Ahead
Posted in Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights, Commercial, Retail & Industrial Real Estate
The road for the last year and a half has been bumpy, to say the least. The Pandemic, the election, and the supply chain have been challenging. Yet, despite these challenges, the shopping center industry continues to grow. Demand for retail space is surging back to pre-Pandemic levels. Tenants have… Continue reading
COVID-19 Procedural Hurdles Eased to Evict Commercial Tenants in New Jersey
Posted in Commercial, Retail & Industrial Real Estate
On July 14, 2020, the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an order authorizing several steps to support the resumption of landlord/tenant cases during the COVID-19 crisis. As discussed in another blog of mine, although there were limited circumstances to evict a commercial tenant, it was a difficult and timely… Continue reading
New Jersey Expands Outdoor Dining Opportunities for Breweries, Distilleries and Restaurants
Posted in Commercial, Retail & Industrial Real Estate
On February 5, 2021, Governor Murphy signed legislation expanding outdoor dining opportunities for breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and bars in New Jersey during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The bill (S3340) provides a framework for municipalities to allow restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to operate outdoor spaces or public sidewalks as extensions… Continue reading
COVID-19 Brings New Procedural Hurdles to Evict Commercial Tenants in New Jersey
Posted in Commercial, Retail & Industrial Real Estate
On July 14, 2020, the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an order authorizing several steps to support the resumption of landlord/tenant cases during the COVID-19 crisis. The good news is that the procedures allow for resumption of adjudication. The bad news is that there still could be a delay/lag… Continue reading
Who Can Be a Redeveloper of Property in New Jersey?
Posted in Commercial, Real Estate, Retail & Industrial Real Estate
One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, “Who can develop property in a redevelopment area?” As discussed below, redevelopment can be done by anyone, subject to restrictions discussed below, and is not necessarily restricted to just large scale developers. A redeveloper is defined by New Jersey’s Local… Continue reading
