The House of Representatives passed two bills in early March that supporters hope will encourage affordable housing development. HR 4351, the Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Act and HR 5931, the Improving FHA Support for Small Dollar Mortgages Act, both passed the House on voice vote with bi-partisan support and […]
As we continue “to boldly go where no one has gone before,” the New York State Unified Court System announced yesterday that beginning Monday, April 13, its virtual courts will begin handling more than just essential and emergency matters. Furthermore, in an effort to advance pending litigations and possibly facilitate […]
As many homeowners are presently facing a job loss or reduction in their income, they are now more worried than ever about how they are going to pay their bills moving forward, including their monthly maintenance fee to their homeowner or condominium association. The association, on the other hand, continues […]
Governor Murphy recently signed Executive Order No. 122, which, among other things, requires that all “non-essential” construction projects cease as of April 10, 2020 at 8:00 p.m., with limited exceptions. Clients are asking whether this applies to roadway paving, roof replacement and a host of other construction projects in their […]
The Three Be’s Be flexible; Be mindful; and Be safe. Flexibility. You must be flexible with your policies and practices. This includes sick leave, vacation time and/or other paid time off as well as flexible with work schedules and remote work. You should review policies and procedures to ensure they […]
