16B — February 28 - March 13, 2014 — Owners, Developers & Managers — Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal
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By Bruce Gudin, Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza, P.C. New law passes concerning emergency operation plans in senior occupied buildings
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n January 13, 2014 theNewJersey Senate and General Assem-
dents who have attained the minimum age of 55, shall an- nually prepare and maintain an emergency building evacu- ation plan for the multiple dwelling, in coordination with the appropriate local fire and emergency response agencies. Acopy of the plan shall be filed with the municipal emergency management coordinator. If the health, safety or wel- fare of any resident of such a multiple dwelling cannot be maintained during the disrup- tion of essential services as defined pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2003, c.53 (C.52:27D- 224.2), the emergency evacu- ation plan shall provide for individualized evacuation of such a resident. b. An owner of such a mul- tiple dwelling, shall annually prepare andmaintain an emer-
gency building operations plan for the multiple dwelling, in coordination with the munici- pal emergency management coordinator, to prepare for any possible loss of essential ser- vices, such as adequate heat, water, hot water, electricity, gas, or telephone service, and any other substantial disrup- tion to daily living that could result during an emergency. A copy of the plan shall be filed with the municipal emergency management coordinator, and with any public utility, as de- fined in R.S.48:2-13, providing service to the multiple dwell- ing. (cf: P.L.2003, c.53, s.1) This bill requires age-re- strictedmultiple dwelling own- ers to annually prepare and maintain emergency building operations plans. An owner of a multiple dwelling, comprised
of more than 20 dwelling units, and reserving occupancy for residents of 55 years and older, will be required to maintain an emergency building operations plan in coordination with the municipal emergency manage- ment coordinator. The plan would prepare the building for any possible loss of essential services, such as adequate heat, water, hot water, electric- ity, gas, or telephone service, and any other substantial disruption to daily living that could result during an emer- gency. Acopy of the plan would be filed with the municipal emergency management co- ordinator, and with any public utility providing service to the multiple dwelling. All landlords, investors, property owners and manag- ers should be aware that sig-
nificant penalties may be in store should they fail to adhere to the law. The complexities involved in the operation of multiple dwellings are sub- stantial in New Jersey, and the laws are written to protect the citizenry of the State. You should always seek to secure qualified legal counsel when faced with a situation involv- ing code enforcement issues. This is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney or other qualified professional to dis- cuss your particular matter. The firm can be reached at (973) 643-0040 or on the web at www.EPGP-law.com. Bruce E. Gudin, Esq. is a partner at the law firm of Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, & Plaza, P.C. headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. n
bly approved and passed P. L . 2 0 1 3 , CHAPTER 186, Assem- bly, No. 3625 concerning eme r g enc y ope r a t i ons plans in se-
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nior occupied buildings. This act takes effect immediately. The new l aw r e v i s e d P.L.2001, c.80 (C.52:27D- 224.1) and amended it to read as follows: 1. a. An owner of a multiple dwelling, as defined under P.L.1967, c.76 (C.55:13A-3), which is comprised of more than 20 dwelling units and reserves occupancy for resi- COLONIA,NJ — Wood- bridge Township Mayor John E. McCormac joined representatives from Inger- man and BCM Affordable Housing to break ground on Reinhard Manor, a new af- fordable senior housing com- munity at 350 Outlook Ave. in Colonia. The groundbreaking marks the start of construction on a project that will transform the long-vacant and unused School 2/16 property in Colo- nia into a vibrant new com- munity of 62 one- and two- bedroom affordable rental residences for seniors. Ingerman was granted $8.65 million in tax credits over 10 years and $4.8 million in Community Development Block Grant money to develop Reinhard Manor. The com- pany is partnering with BCM Affordable Housing and is developing the community in cooperation with the Wood- bridgeAffordable Housing Corporation . “Today’s groundbreaking represents a significant step toward achieving our goal of ensuring that all of our residents have access to qual- ity, affordable residential op- tions,” Mayor McCormac said. “The entire project is funded through government grants, programs, and private invest- ment. Woodbridge Township has experienced Ingerman’s
Ingerman&BCMAffordable Housing to break ground on senior community
DS&D announces additions to team
years of experience in commer- cial interiors and as a LEED AP. She previously held posi-
SOMERVILLE , NJ – DS&D has announced the ap- pointment of Rita Lemley as
tions at Of- fice Furni- ture Part- n e r s h i p (OFP) , The Biber Part- nership and The Aztec C o r p o r a - tion . Rita is
architectural walls man- ag e r. Sup - porting the architectural walls division under newly named vice president of architectural
Rita Lemley
Tony Cianciola
now bringing her experience and expertise to DS&D and will play a major role in grow- ing the Architectural Products division. “Joining the DS&D team al- lows me to utilize my skills and passion for sustainable interior solutions while challenging myself with new projects and experiences,” said Lemley,. “I’m looking forward to work- ing with Tony and the rest of the team and to leveraging my experience and skillset to expand DS&D’s visibility in the marketplace.”,” Along with the inclusion of Rita to the team, TonyCianciola was promoted to vice president of architectural products. “Rita brings an impeccable reputation and a unique set of skills to DS&D,” added Cian- ciola. ”We feel Rita is a perfect complement to our team and will help us expand our grow- ing market and portfolio of architectural products and services.” n
products, Tony Cianciola , Lemley’s focus will be develop- ing and building relationships within New Jersey, as well as strengthening and expanding DS&D’s relationships with architects, designers, construc- tion and business owners in the New Jersey Metropolitan area. “Rita brings a wealth of experience in supporting and leading creative solutions in architectural walls, with an im- pressive background working within the design community,” said DS&D president and CEO Steve Lang . “We are commit- ted to solidifying our position as a trustworthy, comprehen- sive resource to our architects and design firms throughout the industry. With Rita’s ex- pertise, we can further expand on the walls product offering throughout the marketplace and enhance the ways in which we deliver added value to our partners and our clients.” Rita brings more than 18
Reinhard Manor Rendering
first-class work before at Maple Tree Manor, and we’re excited by the company’s continued investment in our community,” “Reinhard Manor is an ex- cellent example of our com- mitment to delivering high- quality affordable housing developments that positively contribute to the local commu- nity,” said Brad Ingerman , president and CEO of Inger- man. “We’ve had great success partnering with Woodbridge Township in the past, and
we’re confident that this se- nior housing development will effectively build on the relationship we’ve established with the Township and its residents.” Added Bruce Morgan , president of BCM Affordable Housing: “We are proud to be creating a high-quality residential development that will not only meet demand for affordable senior housing, but will also contribute to the Township’s exceptional qual- ity of life.” n
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