On September 1, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed into law the Garden State Balcony Solar Act (S-2368/A-4836), which enables owners and renters to install small, “plug-in” solar panels that can fit on a balcony, patio, porch, or other space. According to media reports regarding the...
Effective September 12, 2024, the New Jersey Legislature approved legislation addressing Legionella bacteria1 prevention in New Jersey water systems. This law supplements the “Safe Drinking Water Act” (N.J.S.A. § 58:12A-1 et seq.) and requires certain buildings managed by community associations to develop within 24 months,...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac quietly announced several important policy changes in March 2026 that will directly impact communities across the country. While these updates are not laws – meaning, there is no legal requirement to comply with them – practically speaking, failing to do...
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