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Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Piscataway's real estate industry is governed by a huge body of laws. This is because almost any real estate transaction invokes laws concerning civil rights, consumer protection, land use, and contracts.

The law governing real estate in Piscataway can get pretty complicated, especially when things such as mortgages, disputes about construction defects, and conflicts over title are involved.

Therefore, if you're planning on engaging in any kind of real estate transaction, it's essential that you learn at least the basics of real estate law in Piscataway.

Having at least some knowledge of real estate law will be to your advantage in essentially any real estate transaction. Knowing the law can give you a bargaining advantage and prevent you from being saddled with obligations that you don't have to assume.

Common Real Estate Law Issues in Piscataway

Financing: Most individuals, families, and small businesses in Piscataway cannot afford to buy a large piece of real estate with the money they have on hand. However, they usually can afford to pay for it over a long period of time, in installments, with interest. Thus, most real estate is purchased using a mortgage - a loan for a specific purchase, using the item purchased as collateral.

Zoning: Zoning regulations govern what types of structures are allowed on various parcels, based on their location in a municipality. For example, some areas in a city might be zoned only for residential use. Another area might authorize industrial use. These rules are meant to keep property values up, and promote harmony among neighbors by preventing conflicts.

Duty of Disclosure: Sellers of homes are bound by a legal duty to disclose defects in the home to prospective buyers, before they buy the house. Any defect which the seller knows (or reasonably should know) about, and which cannot be discovered by the buyer through an ordinary inspection, must be disclosed to the buyer.

Implied Warranty: All residential lease agreements in Piscataway carry with them an implicit promise by the landlord that the property is fit for human habitation. This warranty does not need to be explicitly stated in order to have effect, and neither the tenant nor landlord can waive it. Any contract claiming to waive this warranty is void. To be considered habitable, a building must not be so dirty as to pose a health hazard, it must have running water, it must have electricity, and it must provide adequate protection from the weather. There are many other requirements, but if a building or unit lacks any one of those, it will be considered uninhabitable.

Can a Piscataway Real Estate Lawyer Help?

The issues briefly discussed above, as well as many others, can be very convoluted. Accordingly, if you are engaged in any real estate transaction, it's never a bad idea to first consult with an experienced Piscataway real estate attorney.

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Life in Piscataway

Piscataway is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is near the Piscataqua River, New Hampshire, and Main. The city's name stems from the words "pisgeu," meaning dark night, and "awa," meaning place of.

Popular attractions include Yurak Field, Ferrer Colony and Modern School, High Point Solutions Stadium and Road Up Raritan Historic District.

Top employers include Gorgias Press, Ingersoll Rand, Hapag-Llyod, Pepsi Cola Bottling Group, Cintas Corporation, Colgate-Palmolive, Siemens Hearing Instruments, Johnson Johnson, Marlabs, and IEEE. The legal force also has a strong presence in Piscataway via many well-established law offices and firms, providing legal services in all areas of law.

All in all, the city provides residents with a wonderful quality of life!

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