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Premises liability in New Jersey can turn a backyard pool party or BBQ into a costly lawsuit. This guide explains what homeowners owe their guests, the attractive nuisance rules for pools and trampolines, social host liability for serving alcohol, dog bite and slip and fall risks, and why homeowners insurance may not be enough. Learn the practical steps that protect your home, and contact the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont for guidance.

Commercial lease disputes in New Jersey can involve rent conflicts, CAM charge disagreements, lease violations, and early termination issues. Learn about tenant and landlord rights, available legal remedies, and when to consult with the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont for experienced guidance.

Buying or selling a home in New Jersey? A real estate closing attorney protects your investment by reviewing contracts, resolving title issues, and ensuring a smooth closing. Learn why legal representation is essential for every NJ real estate transaction.

New Jersey's Construction Lien Law gives contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers the right to file a mechanic's lien when they are not paid for work on a property. This guide explains who can file, the strict filing deadlines for residential and commercial projects, and what property owners can do to protect themselves. Peter J. Lamont, Esq. breaks down the key requirements under N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-1 et seq.

Selling a home in New Jersey? Seller disclosure laws require you to reveal known defects, even in as-is sales. Learn what the law demands, common pitfalls, and how Lamont Law can protect you throughout the process.

Escrow deposit disputes are one of the most common conflicts in New Jersey residential real estate. Learn what causes them, how interpleader actions work, and how to protect your deposit whether you are the buyer or the seller.

Real estate litigation in New Jersey can involve title disputes, seller disclosure claims, boundary conflicts, and zoning challenges. Learn about the most common real estate disputes in NJ and how an experienced attorney can protect your property rights. Contact Lamont Law for trusted real estate litigation representation in Bergen County and throughout New Jersey.

Need to remove someone from a house deed in New Jersey? Whether you're going through a divorce, buying out a co-owner, or settling an estate, this step-by-step guide explains the legal process, required documents, and how an experienced NJ real estate attorney can help protect your property rights.

Winter losses test how well your insurance program matches real risk. Frozen pipes, roof leaks from ice, power outages, and collapsed structures create overlapping claims that move quickly. The policy language controls. New Jersey courts will read the contract you purchased, not the brochure you remember. January is the right time to collect facts, give proper notice, and measure each loss against the coverage you actually carry.

Heat failures in winter move quickly from inconvenience to legal dispute. New Jersey law imposes a duty on residential landlords to provide habitable premises. Habitability includes safe, reliable heat during the heating season. Leases do not erase this obligation.

Winter exposes how associations, property managers, and contractors handle basic safety. New Jersey law focuses on who controls the area, who knew or should have known about the condition, and what was done in a reasonable time.

A contractor who responds to a midnight call must still reduce the work to writing once the scene is safe. For jobs over a modest dollar threshold, New Jersey requires a written contract that identifies the parties, the business address, the contractor’s New Jersey registration number, the scope of work in plain language, the total price or a firm method of calculation, and estimated start and completion dates.

ost residential real estate contracts in New Jersey contain a mortgage contingency clause. This provision protects the buyer by allowing the contract to be cancelled if financing cannot be obtained within a set period.

In the purchase or sale of a business, the parties often sign a Letter of Intent, or LOI, before negotiating the full contract.

Seasonal changes affect both the condition of properties and the pace of the market. Those who prepare for these changes are far more likely to avoid disputes and reach the closing table smoothly.

In every commercial real estate transaction, due diligence serves as the critical phase in which a buyer confirms whether the property, its

Commercial real estate transactions in New Jersey involve substantial investment, extensive due diligence, and an array of legal complexitie

The commercial eviction process in New Jersey is neither swift nor simple. Landlords often approach these matters with the expectation that

The idea of avoiding attorney fees or broker commissions is tempting, but does it actually result in real savings

When buying or selling real estate, one of the most common questions is whether you need a lawyer to handle the transaction.