Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 45:15-16.49

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
The commission shall, pursuant to the provisions of the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. The rules may include, but shall not be limited to: a. provisions for advertising standards to insure full and fair disclosure; b. provisions for adequate bondings or access to some escrow or trust fund not otherwise required by the municipal governing body to be located within this State, or the state or country where the property is located, so as to insure compliance with the provisions of this act, and to compensate purchasers for failure of the registrant to perform in accordance with the terms of any contract or public statement; c. provisions that require a registrant to deposit purchaser down payments, security deposits or other funds in an escrow account, or with an attorney licensed to practice law in this State, or the state or country where the property is located, until such time as the commission by its rules and regulations deems it appropriate to permit such funds to be released; d. provisions to insure that all contracts between developer and purchaser are fair and reasonable; e. provisions that the developer must give a fair and reasonable warranty on construction of any improvements; f. provisions that the budget for the operation and maintenance of the common or shared elements or interest shall provide for adequate reserves for depreciation and replacement of the improvements; g. provisions for operating procedures; and h. other rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act, and taking into account and providing for, the broad range of development plans and devises, management mechanisms, and methods of ownership, permitted under the provisions of this act.

L.1989, c.239, s.23.