New Jersey § 46:3c-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 46:3c-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46:3c-8.
At the time of entering into a contract for the sale of newly constructed residential
real estate, the seller shall provide the purchaser with a notice of the availability
of the lists of the off-site conditions that exist not only within the boundaries
of the municipality in which the residential real estate is located but also within
any other municipality located within one-half mile of the residential real estate. The notice shall be as follows: Pursuant to the ‘New Residential Construction Off-Site Conditions Disclosure Act,’ P.L.1995, c. 253 ( C.46:3C-1 et seq. ), sellers of newly constructed residential real estate are required to notify purchasers
of the availability of lists disclosing the existence and location of off-site conditions
which may affect the value of the residential real estate being sold. The lists are to be made available by the municipal clerk of the municipality within
which the residential real estate is located and in other municipalities which are
within one-half mile of the residential real estate. The address(es) and telephone number(s) of the municipalities relevant to this project
and the appropriate municipal offices where the lists are made available are listed
below. Purchasers are encouraged to exercise all due diligence in order to obtain any additional
or more recent information that they believe may be relevant to their decision to
purchase the residential real estate. Purchasers are also encouraged to undertake an independent examination of the general
area within which the residential real estate is located in order to become familiar
with any and all conditions which may affect the value of the residential real estate. The purchaser has five (5) business days from the date the contract is executed by
the purchaser and the seller to send notice of cancellation of the contract to the
seller. The notice of cancellation shall be sent by certified mail. The cancellation will be effective upon the notice of cancellation being mailed. If the purchaser does not send a notice of cancellation to the seller in the time
or manner described above, the purchaser will lose the right to cancel the contract
as provided in this notice.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 46:3c-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 46:3c-8 cover?
Section 46:3c-8 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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