New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 26 - PLANNED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT FULL DISCLOSURE ACT REGULATIONS
Subchapter 6 - CONTRACTS
Section 5:26-6.5 - Provisions prohibited
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 5:26-6.5
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) It shall be unfair and unreasonable for any of the following clauses or provisions to appear in a contract or agreement for the disposition of a lot, parcel, unit or interest in a planned real estate development or retirement community:
1. A clause or provision necessitating the
forfeiture of more than 10 percent of the purchase price plus the cost of any
extras installed as liquidated damages in the event of
non-compliance;
2. A clause or
provision requiring the purchase to close prior to the issuance of a temporary
certificate of occupancy on his unit;
3. A clause or provision requiring the
purchaser to waive any right granted by the Act or this chapter;
4. A clause or provision requiring the
purchaser to close prior to the date specified in the contract;
5. A clause or provision giving the developer
the right of entry in, over or through the purchaser's lot, parcel, unit or
interest after closing, other than for construction, repair, emergency matters
or by governmental order or requirement;
6. A clause or provision permitting the
substitution of materials or equipment by the developer that are not comparable
without the prior written consent of the purchaser;
7. A clause or provision requiring the
adjustment of taxes, municipal charges, utility rents, hazard insurance
premiums, or any other adjustments as of any date other than closing or
possession, whichever comes first;
8. A clause or provision giving the developer
the right to increase the purchase price of the lot, parcel, unit or interest
without requiring 60 days notice to the purchaser of the increase and without
allowing the right of rescission within 10 days of said notice;
9. A clause or provision providing that a
closing date may be delayed due to circumstances involving weather, strikes,
lockouts or other labor disputes involving the developer or the suppliers,
delays in the issuance of permits or inspections, or any other similar reasons
unless there is a time limit placed on the permissible delay after which the
purchaser may terminate the contract without penalty;
10. A clause or provision giving the
developer, the association, the governing board of the association or their
agents the option of repurchase, the right of first refusal or other similar
option or right.
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