In a recent decision, the Tax Court of New Jersey clarified when municipalities may use the cost approach to value properties. In Palisadium Management Corp. v. Borough of Cliffside Park, the court rejected the Borough’s argument that the property’s views of the Manhattan skyline rendered it “unique.” The Facts of
A New Jersey Court recently considered the reach of New Jersey’s Uniform Housing and Affordability Controls (N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 to -26.26) (UHAC). The affordable housing case involved whether and to what extent a municipality may unilaterally extend the thirty-year deed restrictions regulating the resale and rental prices of certain affordable housing
A New Jersey Superior Court judge recently addressed whether a non-resident of New Jersey has standing to bring actions to enforce the state’s Open Public Records Act. In Scheeler v. Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Judge Judge Mark A. Troncone rejected the standing defense raised by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.
New Jersey lawmakers are currently considering legislation that would require developers to pay the prevailing wage for public work on properties receiving tax abatements or exemptions. The Assembly Labor Committee recently advanced Assembly Bill No. 3435, which will now go before the full Assembly. As we have previously discussed on
Legislation is currently pending in the New Jersey Senate and Assembly that would clarify municipal affordable housing obligations. The proposed bills clarify that such obligations should only reflect present and prospective need. As previously discussed on the Scarinci Hollenbeck Government & Law Blog, an Ocean County Superior Court Judge recently
The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court recently upheld the trial court’s order granting a builder’s remedy in Cranford Development Associates LLC v. Township of Cranford. In reaching its decision, the appeals court rejected a number of arguments raised by the Township of Cranford. The Facts of the
New Jersey lawmakers are currently considering legislation that would allow municipalities to avoid the five percent down payment required for bond ordinances. The bill (AB No. 1640) would give local cities and towns much-needed flexibility as many local budgets remain tight. The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee recently advanced
In Patricia Delvecchio v. Township of Bridgewater, the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that an aggrieved public employee could rely on the testimony of a treating physician, who has not been designated as an expert witness, to establish the existence of a disability for a claim under the New
