Property owners often receive summons from the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) for committing violations against the city's construction codes and zoning resolution. This type of summons has three categories, depending on the violation's severity:...
Construction codes are laws that dictate what you must and cannot do when building. When it comes to erecting homes, the rules are rather strict. Because laws can change, you should review the codes often. If you are in violation, it can greatly impact your ability to...
Contractors and other construction professionals tasked with building homes must make sure that their work meets certain standards. This will help contractors avoid common housing code violations, which can cause all sorts of issues. In addition to creating unsafe...
Studies link electrical malfunction and failure to over $1 billion in property damage and hundreds of deaths and injuries in a recent five-year span. A desire to finish quickly, save money or appease a customer can cause an otherwise attentive contractor to overlook...
During this building boom, safety standards must remain firmly in place. A code violation may knock a project off budget and cause a stop to work. Codes are rules and regulations construction companies should adhere to when building any structure. The type of building...
Any time you change something about your home or add to it, you will need to ensure you are following building codes. If you are constructing anything, even if you hire someone to do the work, you ultimately have to ensure the work is up to code. Unfortunately,...
Residents of New Jersey expect their buildings to be sturdy and up to code. However, there are times when construction code violations occur when housing is being constructed. Some of these violations are very common and can pose significant risks to anyone on the...
If you own a home in New Jersey, it’s important to know about potential housing code violations. There are questions you can ask when you have learned that these violations have been found. What housing code violations are frequently found in houses? Many of the...
Between renters, property owners must often do some maintenance to keep their rentals in good shape. However, New Jersey requires property owners to file permit applications before making changes to their property. In some cases, there is a fine line between what does...
If you work in the construction industry, you know that your company must adhere to very clear rules, laws and guidelines. Construction building codes may evolve and require companies to continually monitor the latest guidance to ensure they comply with all...
