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The Cooperator Events New York Expo returns on April 22, 2026, bringing together co-op and condominium board members, property managers, shareholders, and building owners from across the New York metropolitan area for one of the industry’s most established annual events — now celebrating its 45th year. Scarinci Hollenbeck will be exhibiting at Booth #1201 throughout […]

Small businesses considering buying commercial property in New Jersey must evaluate a range of legal, financial, and operational factors. While ownership can offer long-term value and control, it also introduces significant risks if not properly structured. This guide outlines key considerations to help New Jersey business owners make informed decisions, minimize legal exposure, and successfully […]

ROI-NJ Continues to Feature Donald Scarinci and Donald M. Pepe on Annual Influencers in Law List Donald M. Pepe and Donald Scarinci of Scarinci Hollenbeck have once again been named to ROI-NJ’s 2026 Influencers: Law List, recognizing attorneys who continue to shape New Jersey’s legal and business landscape. The annual list highlights legal professionals whose […]

Donald M. Pepe, Chair of the firm’s Commercial Real Estate Department, will serve as a speaker at Retail Reimagined: To discuss the future of New Jersey’s iconic malls and other shopping and dining destinations, a conference hosted by Real Estate NJ on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The event will be held at The Highlawn, 1 […]

Commercial real estate trends in 2026 are being shaped by shifting economic conditions, technological innovation, and evolving tenant demands. As the market adjusts to changing interest rates, capital flows, and workplace models, investors, owners, tenants, and developers must understand how these trends are influencing opportunities and risk in the year ahead. Overall Outlook for Commercial […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck is pleased to announce that Partner John M. Scagnelli has been re-elected to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association (LSRPA) for an additional two-year term. LSRPA is the statewide professional organization representing New Jersey’s Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs), playing a central role in advancing environmental […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC is pleased to announce that Donald M. Pepe, a partner in the firm’s Real Estate, Land Use and Development Group, has once again been named to ROI-NJ’s Influencers: Real Estate list for 2025. Donald Pepe has been included on the ROI Influencers: Real Estate list each year since 2022, reflecting his continued […]

What Developers Need to Know About New Jersey’s Rent Control Exemption Law to Ensure Entitlement to Exemption for Newly Constructed Multi-family Housing.  A property owner in Jersey City is facing a $400 million federal class action lawsuit alleging that the landlord did not follow the procedural steps required to be eligible for exemption from local […]

While the New York City real estate market can be extremely competitive, moving too quickly often backfires. Before purchasing a condominium or cooperative in New York City, it is important to do you homework. Purchasing property in NYC can involve a dizzying number of legal issues. These include condo and co-op rules, rent restrictions, and […]

Relaxing land use restrictions benefits real estate developers, renters, and homebuyers, according to several recent studies. Although concerns exist that building more housing could do more harm than good when it comes to affordability, the data confirms that the principle of supply and demand also applies to the housing industry. Boosting supply is essential to […]

If you purchase real property from a foreign person or entity, you may be required to withhold taxes from your payment to the seller under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). The federal tax law is designed to ensure that foreign sellers pay any applicable capital gains tax on profits realized from […]

Your home is likely your greatest asset, which is why it is so important to adequately protect it. Homeowners insurance protects you from the financial costs of unforeseen losses, such as theft, fire, and natural disasters, by helping you rebuild and replace possessions that were lost While the definition of “adequate” coverage depends upon a […]