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Recently, with the mortgage rates as low as they are and houses being more affordable, I am thinking about buying a house.  This is my first time as a potential homeowner and I am a bit confused about everything.  Does having an attorney help me get through this process more […]

I own a house in Morris County.  Recently, I received my 2012 Notice of Tax Assessment from the tax assessor and I believe my taxes are too high based on the value of my house.  Can I request a reduction in my property taxes? First, let me clear up one […]

Dear “Ask the Attorney:”  I want to renovate my home and build an extension, but the building department denied my application for a building permit and said I need a “variance”. What is a variance and how do I obtain one?  L.R. Dear L.R: Every Municipality in New Jersey has […]

In the wake of Hurricane Irene, many business owners that rent commercial or retail space are looking for answers concerning flood damage clean up and reimbursement of costs. Similarly, landlords have questions concerning their responsibilities and obligations to tenants. Both tenants and landlords should be looking to the lease for some direction and answers.