Talk to your new neighbor about remediating the problem, and if that doesn’t work, hire an attorney skilled in land use and/or drainage issues.

Generally speaking, municipalities are exempt from liability, under the Tort Claims Act, for damages associated with the discretionary decision to...

Can i convert 411 east jersey street elizabeth, NJ to a commercial property?

Hire an attorney who specializes in land use and get a zoning analysis.

What is the best way to object to a private developer's request for variances when the city has an interest in the development?

Hire a lawyer to represent you. If you can't for tomorrow, go to the meeting and ask that the board not make a decision so that you can hire a...

Typically, variances do run with the land but make sure to check the ordinance. It might require construction to start within a specific time...

If the lot is landlocked, it is likely that you would be entitled to an easement by necessity. A relevant question is what purpose would access be...

If there was an intent to create rights of passage, there may be a recorded document that describes the terms and condition upon which access may...

Yes, you may have a cause of action if the water situation is impacting your property. This could include a reduction in value of your land and/or...

The decisions of planning and zoning boards are presumed valid and are only reversed when arbitrary, capricious or unreasonable. A reviewing court...

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We are objecting to a variance request for the apartment owner on our street to construct 11 basement units In a 33 unit apt.

This area of the law is technically complex, as is the hearing process before your local land use board. It may be advisable to consult with and...