Modern landlord-tenant law is the combined evolution of traditional real property law, contract law, and public policy. Every case, regardless of simplicity touches each of these areas. This program is a balanced discussion of three important landlord-tenant issues between two experienced practitioners. Dinah Hendon, Esq. Executive Director of the Waterfront Project, Inc. (a non-profit organization dedicated to the representation of the economically disadvantaged) and Thomas J. Major, Esq., will discuss current issues in landlord-tenant law in light of the field's complex history.
Specifically, this program will discuss: (1) The "unconscionable" standard for market-rent increases under Fromet Properties v. Buel, 294 N.J.Super. 601 (App.Div.1996); (2) Sham leases and foreclosed properties after 540 Equinox, LLC v. Puccio, A-0984-16T2 and (3) Roommates, Occupants & "Functional Co-Tenants in Fact." Each of these issues is discussed from the tenant perspective and the landlord perspective with a consideration of the underlying public policy.
Learning Objectives:
Thomas J. Major, Esq., is a Principal at Offit Kurman. Thomas guides corporate and individual clients through an increasingly complex world. At heart, he's a trial lawyer. But, he still believes the best way to resolve conflict is to avoid it. When conflicts arrive, he vindicate his client's position with efficiency and clarity.
Dinah brings a breadth of experience to her work at The Waterfront Project. In 1981, Dinah began her legal career in the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office where she was instrumental in initiating the first specialized unit to handle child abuse and sexual assault cases. She moved on to private practice as a trial attorney and specialized in landlord/tenant matters for over nineteen years. Dinah was an adjunct faculty member of Seton Hall Law School; has been a trustee on the board of Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey for many years; and was recently re-appointed for a term on the Supreme Court Special Civil Part Practice Committee.
Hello Dinah! Donald Adler here (UVM/Cardozo)..
Great.
Excellent presentation
Dinah Hendon is the best! Great job!
Excellent course
Good presentation - nice two-person format.
Really enjoyed that course. Great to go through recent court cases.
Very informative. Thank you.
Very informative.