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2004 Mar HOAs Can Proudly Wave Old Glory By Debra A. Estock

It's a grand old flag again in New Jersey. Homeowner associations can no longer prohibit the flying of flags or other patriotic displays under "flag law" legislation that Gov. James E. McGreevey signed on January 8, 2004. Under the …

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3/18/2024 Stay, Luna, stay! Emotional support dog wins condo dispute, N.J. Supreme Court rules—Nj.com

New Jersey’s highest court commands it: Luna can stay, as long as she meets the new rules spelled out for support animals in New Jersey.
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2/2/2024 Top 5 Benefits of Buying a Condo—OCNJ Daily

Maintaining an entire house and the yard can be a nightmare for some people.
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1/12/2024 CAI Applauds N.J. Lawmakers for Passing Comprehensive Condo Safety Legislation—GlobeNewswire

Community Associations Institute (CAI), the leading international advocate for condominiums, homeowners associations, and housing cooperatives, applauds New Jersey lawmakers for passing comprehensive and meaningful condominium safety measures to support the 1.5 million residents living in the state’s community associations.
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12/21/2023 Lawsuit challenges New Jersey tax sales after U.S. Supreme Court ruling—New Jersey Monitor

A class action lawsuit filed in state Superior Court this week challenges the constitutionality of a longstanding New Jersey law on tax sales that allows governments and private lienholders to foreclose on properties worth many times more than the debt.
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12/18/2023 New Jersey man Edward Mathews sentenced to 8 years in jail for hurling racial slurs at neighbors in viral video—New York Post

A white New Jersey man who unleashed a racially charged viral rant and spat at his black neighbors sobbed in court Friday as he was sentenced to a lengthy stay in prison, apologizing for his “insensitive and disrespectful words.”
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12/11/2023 Developer Eric Blumenfeld lost control of a South Philly condo building where ‘everyone has something to complain about’—The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia developer Eric Blumenfeld has lost control of the landmark Marine Club condo building at Broad Street and Washington Avenue amid an ongoing financial crisis involving upward of $200 million in debt.
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12/4/2023 Multiple Families Homeless After Aberdeen Condo Fire—Patch

At least two Aberdeen families are currently homeless after the three-alarm fire that tore through the Wyndham Place condominium complex early in the morning last Thursday.
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12/4/2023 23-year-old man charged in murders of 3 family members in South Plainfield, NJ—ABC 7 News

Police arrested and charged a 23-year-old following a triple murder in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
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11/6/2023 Homeowners associations can be a boon, or bust, for buyers. Here’s how to vet HOAs when house hunting—CNBC

Homebuyers are dealing with record-high costs this year amid interest rate hikes and shrinking supply.
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10/25/2023 Victory for Condo Project as Judge Upholds Zoning Board Variances—TAPinto.net

In a significant legal decision, Judge Gregory Acquaviva has ruled in favor of maintaining the Zoning Board variances granted for the transformation of the Belmar Inn site on 12th Avenue into a modern condominium complex.
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10/5/2023 A battle is brewing over a bill that would require sprinklers be added to older condos—The Philadelphia Inquirer

A bill that requires the installation of sprinkler systems in older residential buildings taller than six stories became a hot topic again at the end of September.
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9/18/2023 Northwind Provides $70M Condo Inventory Loan on Philly Resi Tower—Commercial Observer

Southern Land Company has nabbed $70 million of condominium inventory financing for a new 48-story residential tower in Philadelphia, Commercial Observer has learned.
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9/6/2023 Let’s make a deal: Morris Township makes offer to condo owners to extend affordable status—Morristown Green

Morris Township has a proposition for owners of 64 condos in the Moore Estate.
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8/22/2023 Emotional support dog banned from N.J. condo fetches Supreme Court review—nj.com

Let’s just get this on the record: Who’s a good dog?
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8/18/2023 JV Seeks $200M for NJ Condo Construction—Connect CRE

A joint venture between W&L Group and Windfall Group, is seeking a $200 million construction loan for a luxury waterfront condominium project in Weehawken, NJ.
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8/15/2023 Two Jersey City Men Charged in Scheme to Defraud Owner of Condo Complex—Jersey City Times

Two Jersey City men have been charged in a kickback scheme to defraud the owner of a Jersey City condominium complex.
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8/10/2023 Financial Red Flags for Clients Buying a Condo—RIS Media

Buying a condo can be an exciting step towards homeownership, offering a convenient and often more affordable alternative to traditional houses.
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8/1/2023 Hirsh Singh is running for president. And no, it’s not a joke – at least not to him—New Jersey Globe

Perennial candidate Hirsh Singh, who has lost six bids for office in New Jersey since 2017 – the last a failed run for a condo board seat in Atlantic City – today announced that he would seek the Republican nomination for president.
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8/1/2023 Lakewood Art Teacher Among Victims Of Toms River Condo Fire—Middlesex Daily Voice

Ashley Antuna-Mayer taught at Piner Elementary School in the Lakewood Public School District and is moving to Spruce Street Elementary School this school year, according to Meghan Dineen of Beachwood, who organized a GoFundMe.
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8/1/2023 46 Animal Cruelty Charges For Galloway Woman With 22 Cats: Police—Patch.com

A Galloway woman was charged with animal cruelty after authorities discovered 22 cats and one dog living in her condominium, police said.
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