New Jersey § 45:15-16
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§ 45:15-16.
a. A public offering statement shall disclose fully and accurately the physical characteristics
of the subdivided lands offered and shall make known to prospective purchasers all
unusual and material circumstances or features affecting those lands. The proposed public offering statement submitted to the commission shall be in a
form prescribed by the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this act and
shall include the following: (1) The name and principal address of the developer and his authorized New Jersey
representative who shall be a licensed real estate broker licensed to maintain offices
within this State; (2) A general description of the subdivision or subdivided lands stating the total
number of lots, parcels, units or interests in the offering; (3) A summary of the terms and conditions of any management contract, lease of recreational
areas, or similar contract or agreement affecting the use, maintenance, or access
of all or any part of the subdivision or subdivided lands, the effect of each agreement
upon a purchaser, and a statement of the relationship, if any, between the developer
or subdivider and the managing agent or firm; (4) The significant terms of any encumbrances, easements, liens and restrictions,
including zoning and other regulations affecting the lands and each unit or lot, and
a statement of all existing taxes and existing or proposed special taxes or assessments
which affect the lands; (5) A statement of the use for which the property is offered, including, but not limited
to: (a) Information concerning improvements, including hospitals, health and recreational
facilities of any kind, streets, water supply, levees, drainage control systems, irrigation
systems, sewage disposal facilities and customary utilities; and (b) The estimated cost, date of completion and responsibility for construction and
maintenance of existing and proposed improvements which are referred to in connection
with the offering or disposition of any interest in the subdivision or subdivided
lands; (6) The notice, as required in subsection d. of this section, shall, in addition to
being contained in all contracts or agreements, be conspicuously located and simply
stated in the public offering statement; and (7) Additional information required by the commission to assure full and fair disclosure
to prospective purchasers. b. The public offering statement shall not be used for any promotional purposes before
registration of the subdivided lands and afterwards only if it is used in its entirety. No person may advertise or represent that the commission approves or recommends
the subdivided lands or the disposition thereof. No portion of the public offering statement may be underscored, italicized, or printed
in larger or heavier or different color type than the remainder of the statement unless
the commission requires or permits it. c. The commission may require the subdivider to alter or amend the proposed public
offering statement in order to assure full and fair disclosure to prospective purchasers,
and no change in the substance of the promotional plan or plan of disposition or development
of the subdivision may be made after registration without notifying the commission
and without making an appropriate amendment to the public offering statement. A public offering statement is not current unless all amendments or consolidations
are incorporated. d. Any contract or agreement for the purchase or the leasing of a lot may be rescinded
by the purchaser or lessee without cause of any kind by sending or delivering written
notice of cancellation by midnight of the seventh calendar day following the day on
which the purchaser has executed the contract or agreement. Every contract or agreement shall be in writing and shall contain the following
notice in 10-point bold type or larger, directly above the space provided for the
signature of the purchaser or lessee: NOTICE to PURCHASER or LESSEE: You are entitled to the right to cancel this contract
by midnight of the seventh calendar day following the day on which you have executed
this contract or agreement. e. The subdivider shall make copies of the public offering statement available to
prospective purchasers prior to their signing any contract or agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:15-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:15-16 cover?
Section 45:15-16 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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