Articles

What is a Tenant’s Duty to Occupy Its Leased Premises?

Tenants may abandon their leased premises or “go dark.” What rights can a tenant have to do this and what rights and remedies does a landlord have when its tenant leaves the demised premises?

• Published: March 25, 2008
• By Ira Meislik
• Real Property Law

A Liability Insurance Primer for the Real Property Lawyer

Real property attorneys seem to have a hard time drafting insurance requirements into leases, mortgages, and contracts of sale. Here is a primer that takes a step by step approach to understanding commercial general liability (CGL) insurance coverage. It discusses CGL insurance coverage in the framework of real property transaction, and is accompanied by suggested lease and mortgage insurance provisions.

• Published: April 18, 2007
• By Ira Meislik
• Real Property Law

What is a Landlord’s Duty to Repair Leased Premises?

Under common law, a Landlord had no duty to repair the Demised Premises or the Common Areas unless that duty is included within the Lease. That rule still has vitality. Here is a short discussion of the rule and a sampling of Lease provisions that seek to allocate the repair responsibilities between Landlord and Tenant.

• Published: February 15, 2007
• By Ira Meislik
• Real Property Law

What is a Landlord’s Duty to Deliver Possession?

The basic bargain in a lease calls for a landlord to deliver exclusive possession of the premises to its tenant in return for the tenant paying rent. Here are a few thoughts about the landlord’s side of this bargain, including some lease provisions about delivery of possession of the premises.

• Published: February 15, 2007
• By Ira Meislik
• Real Property Law

Dating and Divorce — When are You Safe to Re-Enter the Dating Pool?

When it comes to dating while in the midst of a divorce, the best advice is to wait. Here are a few of the issues that such dating can create.

• Published: December 26, 2005
• By Karen Meislik
• Family Law

Saving Time is the Key to Saving Money on Your Divorce

Pointers to keeping your divorce under control - saving time, money, and frustration.

• Published: September 11, 2005
• By Karen Meislik
• Family Law

The Basics of Divorce Law — Child Support

Here is a short guide to New Jersey Child Support Law.

• Published: September 11, 2005
• By Karen Meislik
• Family Law

Child Custody Disputes in New Jersey

Here is a quick and short guide to New Jersey Child Custody Law.

• Published: September 11, 2005
• By Karen Meislik
• Family Law

As a Landlord to the State of New Jersey, What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!

Landlords must always be aware of the limitations of New Jersey’s Contractual Liability Act when entering into rental agreements with the state. This Act significantly limits the time period in which a landlord may file a breach of contract claim against a state tenant.

• Published: October 5, 2004
• By Jamile Drew
• Real Property Law

Be Careful When Entering Into a New Lease With an Old Tenant

A new lease with the same tenant can serve to replace the old lease in some very surprising ways. Consider using an amended and restated lease instead.

• Published: September 27, 2004
• By Ira Meislik
• Real Property Law