If you have a dispute regarding zoning, you may want to avoid some of the pitfalls of litigation. Although resolving disputes in the courts is beneficial in some situations, there are alternatives for those who want a less contentious process. Mediation and...
Year: 2023
The deadly dangers of commercial truck accidents
Semi-truck accidents are particularly harrowing as the collision between an 18-wheeler with a smaller vehicle can result in catastrophic consequences. Far too often, negligent acts played a crucial role in the crash. Data from 2019 reveals more than a half-million...
Does the self-storage industry have strong investment potential?
Many people in New Jersey choose to invest in commercial real estate to increase earning potential, diversify their portfolios or tax advantage of tax benefits, among other common reasons. The commercial real estate market has many different types of commercial...
Why new businesses need employee handbooks
When you start a new business in New Jersey that employs other people, you may want to give some thought to creating an employee handbook. While the contents of an employee handbook may vary based on the size, type and nature of the business you run, there are many...
What are typical reasons for eviction?
Disputes between landlords and tenants can cause problems for everyone involved. Everyone involved needs to know their legal rights and how to safeguard their interests. The possibility of eviction may arise during certain disputes. Due to the high stakes of this...
How can I limit competition from my former employees?
It is natural to worry about your employees leaving your business and starting a new company in your area that competes against you. This is why New Jersey business owners have the option of having their workers sign a restrictive covenant. According to the American...
The advantages of investing in multi-family real estate
Many New Jersey multifamily properties have great investment potential, and many investors prefer this type of real estate because it has a higher potential to generate long-term cash flow than a traditional, single-family property. Multifamily homes come in many...
Do you always need a building permit to make improvements?
If you are planning to make improvements to a building that you own, such as a commercial property or a multifamily dwelling, do you need to obtain a building permit first? It depends. Generally speaking, if you plan to make any significant structural, plumbing, HVAC...
5 elements to include in a construction contract
Given the scope of issues that can come up over the course of a construction project, you need to develop a strong construction contract to help minimize your liabilities. There are five key components you need to address in each construction contract as a protection...
What are the downsides to an LLC?
An LLC is one of the most well-known types of business structures to exist. It has a good reputation as being one of the beginner-friendly forms of structuring a business. However, all business formations come with both benefits and advantages, as well as potential...