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Q: Cinnaminsontownship, New Jersey law for maximum stay at Motel.

Hi there,

I have a question regarding the maximum stay at a motel at Cinnaminson township, New Jersey.

1. Is it true that the maximum days that a visitor can stay at a motel in Cinnaminson is 30 days ?

2. After 30 days, can a visitor stay at another motel within Cinnaminson... View More

Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Sep 16, 2015

You will need to check the Cinnaminson municipal code. Probably can stay in a different motel. I would be surprised if any town's ordinances limit how long someone can stay in a motel or hotel. Good luck.

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Q: Is legal to live in wallington in a basement?
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answered on Aug 26, 2015

Call the Wallington Zoning Dept and they can tell you. Good luck.

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Q: What are the requirements by New Jersey state statute for municipal law directors?

Is there a requirement for years experience?

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answered on Aug 16, 2015

It will vary from municipality to municipality. The State Law that governs Municipalities and Counties is referenced below.

New Jersey Revised Statutes Title 40 - MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES. I hope this helps you. Good luck.

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Q: What is unsafety building in New Jersey . My building is declining and basement is all rotten.

With more than 100 years, I tried to maintain for dwelling. But I could not fix decling floors and rotten main beam without vacuation tenants. City Inspector did not allow me even though I have structure engineer's report that clearly says building is unsafe.

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answered on Aug 14, 2015

If you have concerns, call the Code Enforcement Officer for your town and ask the person to visit the property. Good luck.

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Q: Who is responable to remove the snow around a fire hydrent
Rodney John Alberto
Rodney John Alberto
answered on May 23, 2011

In your shoes, I would call the municipality and ascertain their position. If they are saying it is your responsibility, ask them for the ordinance / law upon which they are premising their assertion. Then, follow up with an attorney. Rodney Alberto, Esq. www.albertobrothers.com, 732-200-0779

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Q: How much is a ticket for throwing snow on road?

As you know theres been a blizzard and i had to shovel snow and did not know that i couldnt throw a little bit of snow on the road...the person who told me was a fire volunteer guy and he called a cop....there was already snow everywhere around me...i find this unfair in the middle of a blizzard

Rodney John Alberto
Rodney John Alberto
answered on May 23, 2011

Please let us know what the summons said. In order for us to make this assessment fully, we really need to take a look at the notice of violation. Rodney Alberto, Esq. www.albertobrothers.com, 732-200-0779

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Q: A county prosecutor is refusing comply with court’s order to prosecute a defendant, how to compel him to do so?

Dear Mr. Alberto,

Thank you for your answer. I just wanted to add that the following facts: The order to prosecute the defendant was entered by the presiding judge of the criminal division in the superior court. The judge that entered that order has retired from the bench a year after. The... View More

Rodney John Alberto
Rodney John Alberto
answered on May 23, 2011

This is a complicated procedure. You should file a motion with the judge that wrote the order to compel him to prosecute. Rodney Alberto, Esq. www.albertobrothers.com, 732-200-0779

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Q: What are the current loitering laws in new Jersey?
Rodney John Alberto
Rodney John Alberto
answered on May 23, 2011

I think a more productive way to answer this question, is to tell us the type of behavior you believe to be loitering and then we can give you our assessment of the same. Otherwise, both the State of NJ and each municipality has laws relating to loitering. Rodney Alberto, Esq.... View More

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Q: What constitutes cause to have a recreation commissioner removed?
Rodney John Alberto
Rodney John Alberto
answered on May 16, 2011

you need to review the bylaws of the board or the organization. is this a public board? if so, you can go to the municipal clerk to ask for a copy. the bylaws should point to grounds for removal. Good luck. Rodney Alberto, Esq. www.albertobrothers.com, 732-200-0779

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Q: Where can I find parking rules or ordinances on street parking in Rutherford NJ
Rodney John Alberto
Rodney John Alberto
answered on Apr 28, 2011

You can go to www.e-code.com, or you can check out the Municipality's website. Call the clerk to see where you can find the code.

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Q: Can a township zoning board send you a summons after 10 years? Is there no statue of limatations?
Rodney John Alberto
Rodney John Alberto
answered on Apr 28, 2011

You mean 10 years after the condition first originated? Unless the condition is a pre-existing non-conforming condition (that means, enacted prior to the zoning code that made the condition illegal), then every day the condition persisted is a new violation. So, it is very possible and likely... View More

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