Category: Land Use

Land use can be a tricky topic. Whether it is commercial or private property, most property owners want to protect their asset as much as possible. As a result, when a government agency wants to use eminent domain to seize property for a project, it is understandable that it will not sit well with everyone. …

This time of year, many cities in New Jersey and across the country have holiday lights strung up by local officials. While these lights can add some festive cheer as residents drive down streets, they could also cause conflict if a property owner believes that officials hung lights on private property without permission. In some …

When people purchase residential property, they typically want to use it as they please. Unless homeowners’ association covenants or local laws prohibit certain activity or use, most property owners can do what they please on their land. Of course, they do not want anyone else coming on their land and doing what they please. When …