Kenneth A. Porro, Esq., Partner in our Litigation Department was interviewed as an Expert in Governmental Tree Regulations & related enforcement powers
for the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus by NJ.com. You can access the link here: http://tinyurl.com/b2b557a.
Archive for the ‘Land Use’ Category
What should we do with our trees in light of recent storms?
January 15, 2013Land Use Lunacy
January 9, 2013Who says land use law is boring??? The NY Times reports on Jan 8
that Kate Hepburn’s former home in Fenwick Conn. is the subject of heated land use litigation. Seems the current owner had the temerity to erect 2, twelve inch square granite posts at his driveway entrance w/ the address number engraved. These ‘egregious’ posts were incredibly 5 whole feet tall. The local historic commission felt that 5 feet was too high and instructed the owner to lower the height 12 inches. He bermed up soil and planted around them to bring height from grade to 48 inches. Not enough said the historic commission; “too visible” from nearby areas. Incredibly, the town litigated the issue to the tune of more than 40 grand in taxpayer money.
At some point along the lengthy litigation process, the homeowner eliminated the height issue, but not by lowering the posts. He saw cut the granite right thru the engraved address leaving the lower half of the numbers. So much for aesthetics. Amazing.
By: James E. Jaworski, Esq., Administrative Partner and Chairman of Real Estate Department
Free New Jersey Property Tax Relief Analysis for damage caused by Hurricane Sandy
December 11, 2012If you or someone you know has suffered devastating damage to commercial or residential real property, you or they may be entitled to Property Tax Relief. Kenneth A. Porro, Esq., Partner in our Litigation Department, who specializes in Real Property Tax Appeals, is offering to review New Jersey property tax assessments at no charge to those who have suffered significant damage as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
For our clients, colleagues, friends and family who have properties in LBI, we have a Tuckerton, Ocean County, New Jersey location for your convenience.
Please note that the deadline to file for this relief is before January 10, 2013.
NY Times article discussing dunes.
December 7, 2012Dunes protected several communities from catastrophic damage during Hurricane Sandy, while Long Beach, N.Y., which built no dunes, suffered $200 million in losses. http://tinyurl.com/c24jg8w.
