Archives For: NJ
Newark Targets Derelict Property Owners with New Ordinance
A new law in Newark aims to tackle the problem of derelict properties by penalizing unreachable corporations and absentee lot owners.
21 Oct 2022
Various States Ease COVID-19 Consumer Protections
An update of state and federal actions for COVID-19 related moratoriums, including California, DC, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Virginia.
7 Sep 2021
FEMA Declared Disasters New Jersey and New York Remnants of Hurricane Ida
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New York and New Jersey affected by remnants of Hurricane Ida that took place May 17-21, 2021.
5 Sep 2021
Lakewood Forest Fire: Homes Damaged in Brick, Parkway Shut Down
App.com published an article detailing wildfire activity that damaged structures in Ocean County, New Jersey.
14 Mar 2021
FEMA Declared Disaster New Jersey Tropical Storm Isaias
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Jersey affected by Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, 2020.
13 Jan 2021
NJ Registration Bill Would Require Visible Contact Info at Vacant Properties
A proposed New Jersey bill (A2877) would establish a municipal registration requirement for the owner/mortgage holder of all vacant residential/commercial properties.
7 Jan 2021
Winter Storm Harold Brings Flooding, Tornadoes to Multiple States
Newsweek published a report detailing severe winter storm activity that affected several regions across the U.S.
25 Dec 2020
Tropical Storm Fay Hitting East Coast with Heavy Rain
The Weather Channel published a report providing the latest updates on Tropical Storm Fay, which has diminished into a post-tropical low and is moving north toward Canada.
11 Jul 2020
FEMA Declared Disaster New Jersey
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Jersey affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.
25 Mar 2020
Foreclosure Reform Bills Proposed in New Jersey
The office of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued a press release outlining the approval of a package of bills aimed at improving foreclosure rates across the state. Included is A4997 (Mortgage Servicers Licensing Act), a bill that will require any person acting as a mortgage servicer to obtain a license from the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance for each main office and each branch office where business is conducted.
30 Apr 2019