Focused on Land Use and Redevelopment Law in New Jersey
A review of New Jersey court cases shows the state law governing eminent domain use for private redevelopment is written in a way that leads to abuse, according to a Public Advocate report released today.
The Legislature must act swiftly to change the state’s redevelopment law, protect people’s rights and guarantee that sound redevelopment projects…
On May 21, 2007, the Appellate Division ruled that the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (“NJMC”) has an obligation to provide affordable housing In the Matter of the Adoption of N.J.A.C. 19:3. The NJMC argued that the obligation to provide affordable housing rested with its constituent municipalities and NJMC was only obligated to work with those…
On May 7, 2007, Acting Governor Richard Codey signed into law Bill S2095 (the “Bill”) effecting an amendment to the Neighborhood Revitalization State Tax Credit Act (the “Act”).
The purpose of the Act is to encourage private sector partnership with non-profits to revitalize neighborhoods in those municipalities that are eligible to receive Special Municipal Aid…
